KSEB's Anti Power Theft Squad Finds Rs 3.14 Crore Electricity Irregularities in Ernakulam
The Kerala State Electricity Board's Anti Power Theft Squad uncovered electricity irregularities worth Rs 3.14 crore during inspections in Ernakulam district. A high-tension consumer in Maradu was found using an unauthorized load of 260 kW instead of the approved 50 kW, supplying power to 145 shops without metering. Another establishment in Kalamassery operated with an excess load of 850 kW beyond its 450 kW authorization, illegally supplying electricity to mobile towers. The KSEB plans to continue such inspections statewide.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (48/100). Lens Score 51/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (47–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 25 Sept, 03:46 pm. Other outlets followed.
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