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Officials in Gorakhpur and six surrounding districts were thrown into turmoil after the login IDs of several Executive Engineers in the electricity department were hacked, resulting in 3,037 meters being falsely marked as ‘inspection-free.’ The breach has raised serious concerns over data security and administrative oversight.
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The Breach
Between 6 p.m. Wednesday and 6 a.m. Thursday, unknown individuals gained access to the login credentials of electricity department officials in Gorakhpur, Basti, Sant Kabir Nagar, Siddharthnagar, Deoria, and Kushinagar.
Using the compromised IDs, hackers manipulated the department’s DBM system, authorizing 3,755 and 293 keys, respectively, and subsequently marking 3,037 meters as ‘inspection-free,’ bypassing standard verification protocols.
Official Response
Officials described the incident as a calculated act of sabotage and assured the public that a formal report would be filed against the perpetrators. Executive Engineer Parvez Alam stated:
“The investigation is ongoing. This appears to have been carried out by someone with detailed knowledge of our systems. We will file a report jointly once the review is complete.”
Technical Complexities
Authorities noted that logging in using the compromised accounts was technically improbable without insider assistance, as these IDs are restricted to a limited number of senior personnel. Preliminary assessments suggest potential involvement of an internal accomplice or a private company.
System logs and data integrity are now under rigorous review, with officials scrutinizing every transaction to assess the full extent of the tampering.
Expert Insight
Triveni Singh, former IPS officer and cybercrime expert, commented:
“When government system credentials are hacked, it threatens not only data security but also public trust. Rapid, transparent investigation and enhanced technical monitoring are essential to prevent such breaches from recurring.”
Next Steps
The electricity department has mobilized a team to audit the system and review all logs. Officials have warned that no individual involved will be spared, and a full technical investigation will determine accountability before any reports are made public.
