Nepra fines four power companies Rs53 million over safety violations

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has imposed fines totaling Rs53 million on MEPCO, HESCO, TESCO, and SEPCO for failing to implement necessary safety measures, particularly in grounding and earthing of electrical poles, which led to fatal accidents.

An investigation into these incidents revealed that the lack of proper earthing of poles and structures was a major cause…