Kanpur smart meter scam explodes as KESCo finds unrecorded meters installed by private hands. Power department shaken so city-wide probe launched.
The Promise of Smart Meters Turns Suspicious
What began as a futuristic push to stop electricity theft in Kanpur has now turned into a full-blown controversy. Smart meters once hailed as the watchdogs of power usage are now themselves under suspicion. In the heart of Chaman Ganj KESCo’s special raid team unearthed two smart meters last month and neither of them exists in the official records. And the twist? These meters were installed four years ago by EESL the very company KESCo trusted to deliver the technology.
Untraceable Meters Found in Local Homes
The discovery unfolded during a raid on the homes of local businessmen Anees and Mohammad Ahmed. At first glance, their meters looked legitimate but a quick check sent shockwaves so there was no data no registration nothing in KESCo’s system. It was as if the meters had appeared from thin air and investigations soon revealed they were privately installed bypassing the official grid.
KESCo in Damage Control: Questions FIRs and Panic
With no answers from the supplier company KESCo filed an FIR and demanded an urgent report but the silence was deafening. Now Managing Director Samuel Paul N has called for the complete record of all 1.5 lakh smart meters supplied by EESL. The company has promised to retrieve old data so that hasn’t calmed the storm.
City-Wide Hunt for Fake Meters Begins
The incident has triggered a domino effect and KESCo has now kicked off a massive verification drive across the city. Anywhere a meter seems suspicious teams rush to check and verify its authenticity. Officials made it crystal clear so whoever is found guilty whether individual or company will face strict legal action.
Smart Tech or Silent Fraud
What was meant to stop theft has now become a symbol of hidden fraud. With a massive data gap lack of accountability and growing distrust in the system, the Kanpur smart meter scandal is being watched not just by locals but by power departments across India. As the investigation deepens the hope is that transparency will return before the wires of trust are completely cut.
