Smart Meter Chaos: 3000 Ghaziabad Connections Cut Without Notice, Residents Outraged

• 3,000 household electricity connections in Ghaziabad's Trans-Hindan area were disconnected without prior notice.
• The disconnections were part of a 'trial' for a new smart meter prepaid billing system, causing widespread power outages.
• Residents faced confusion and helplessness as power went out, with many unable to restore supply despite paying bills.
• The electricity department stated that connections with negative outstanding balances were automatically cut by the digital system.
• Consumers are advised to use the 'prepaid recharge' module and regularly check their smart meter balance to avoid disconnections.