BSES Discoms Report 88,000-litre Oil Theft from Transformers in 18 Months Causing Power Disruptions in Many Areas

The BSES discoms in Delhi have reported theft of about 88,000 litres of oil from transformers in the past 18 months, resulting in power supply disruptions in many areas, an official said. In the last 18 months, oil amounting to around 88,000 litres has been stolen from over 120 transformers in BSES areas. During the last few months, oil has been stolen from transformers located in several areas of south, west, east and central Delhi, said the BSES spokesperson. Increased vigilance, especially during the night hours, cooperation of RWAs, deployment of quick response teams,installation of internet based sensors on transformers in select vulnerable pockets, are some other methods being used to check oil theft, the spokesperson said.