QUETTA: Electricity supply to Gandawah area of Sibi was suspended after unidentified thieves stole conductors of 24 power poles of the 33kV Gandawah feeder in Bhaag, Sibi area, suspending power supply to the area.

Qesco spokesperson Afzal Baloch said the incident took place on Saturday, when the thieves stole electrical conductors from 24 electric poles. Three pre-stressed concrete (PCC) poles were also damaged during the theft, disrupting electricity supply to Gandawah city, which is connected to the 33kV feeder. He said the power company would conduct an initial survey, prepare a report and assess the financial losses caused by the incident.

Published in Dawn, October 12th, 2026