NPCL Staff Attacked in Greater Noida Village Over Power Check

A routine inspection turned violent in Greater Noida’s Khera Chauganpur village after NPCL employees arrived to probe electricity theft and faulty connections. The Friday incident took place under scorching summer conditions that have already strained the local grid. According to reports, villagers opposed the team’s presence and quickly escalated the situation into physical confrontation. Staff members were allegedly pushed, threatened, and verbally abused while attempting to assess transformer load and voltage issues. Local police reached the location shortly after receiving the distress call. They have collected CCTV recordings and are now questioning witnesses to determine exactly how the clash began. Senior officers have assured that the matter is being treated seriously. Power department officials highlighted the daily challenges faced by their teams, noting that such attacks hamper efforts to improve supply reliability. They have urged residents to cooperate instead of obstructing official work. Investigations continue at EcoTech-3 police station.