The Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) halted power supply to Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar’s shrine on Wednesday.
The HESCO officials said the power supply to the shrine was shut down as the Auqaf Department had not paid arrears of Rs 20 million. The shrine’s administrator Masood Ahmed Mangi said that the delay in payment was due to huge amount of bill. He further said that the HESCO authorities were requested to review the bills so that payment could be made.
He hoped that power supply to the shrine will be restored soon to facilitate the visitors. HESCO Sub-Divisional Officer Nazir Solangi said the Auqaf Department officials had contacted the electricity department and assured to pay the bill.
