A major disclosure has revealed that nearly 80 percent of electricity consumers in the Larkana Circle of Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO) are defaulters, with cumulative arrears reaching Rs48 billion, despite continued power supply in the region.

According to officials, out of more than 109,000 registered consumers in the Larkana Circle, approximately 80 percent have failed to clear their electricity dues.

SEPCO Superintendent Engineer Mushtaq Hussain Bardee confirmed that the outstanding amount includes around Rs48 billion in domestic arrears and Rs800 million in commercial liabilities.

Despite the large volume of unpaid bills, the official announced that electricity supply would remain uninterrupted during the holy month of Ramazan, particularly at Sehri and Iftar times.

He assured consumers that load-shedding would remain at zero during these hours, with efforts to maintain consistent supply throughout the month.

Bardee also stated that SEPCO’s 118 toll-free helpline remains fully operational, with a commitment to resolving consumer complaints within 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, the company has launched an extensive anti-power theft and recovery campaign.

The SE expressed confidence that issues related to electricity theft would be significantly addressed before the onset of summer.

He warned that legal action would be taken against unauthorised individuals involved in electricity theft or other violations.