‘Bill thik karne gaya tha, pit kar aa gaya’: UP man alleges assault after questioning ₹30,000 electricity bill

Electricity bills rarely become viral talking points, but a recent claim from Uttar Pradesh has drawn attention online. The case involves unusually high electricity bill claims and an alleged dispute after a man sought answers over the charges.According to claims circulating online, a man from Uttar Pradesh said he had been receiving electricity bills of nearly ₹30,000 every month for a long time. Reports further claim that the total amount has reached around ₹3.30 lakh since 2024. The incident has sparked questions online about how electricity bills are calculated and whether enough checks exist in such cases. As per the viral claims, the man later visited a local electricity department office seeking clarification regarding the bills.He alleged that the situation escalated during the visit and claimed officials tried to stop him from recording the interaction on his mobile phone. The man further alleged that he was beaten, abused, and harassed during the incident.Videos linked to the episode are now being shared online. However, the full context surrounding the visuals remains unclear based on publicly circulating clips.The claims prompted strong reactions, with many users expressing concern over both electricity billing and grievance handling.One user commented, “A ₹30,000 bill for what? Is he running a factory inside his house?”Another wrote, “Aam aadmi complain bhi nahi kar sakta ab?”A third said, “First, they send impossible bills and then allegedly attack people for asking questions. Scary.”Several users also connected the claims to their own experiences with public services.One reaction read, “Next time, people will need courage, a lawyer, and bodyguards before entering government offices.”Another user added, “Bhai, itna bill toh mall ka bhi nahi aata hoga.”One more comment said, “Bill thik karne gaya tha, pit kar aa gaya.”The incident has also renewed discussion around electricity billing systems and how complaints are addressed in public offices.Disclaimer: This report is based on claims circulating on social media, publicly shared videos, and online posts. The Times of India has not independently verified the allegations, videos, or details mentioned in the reports.Thumb image: X/@gharkekalesh