Traders see red over tilted power pole

  • | Wednesday | 23rd May, 2018

“We have brought the matter to the notice of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) and Mandi Board officials, but to no avail. When contacted, a Punjab State Power Corporation Limited official, who did not wish to be named, said the problem was in his notice and necessary action would be taken soon. Tribune News ServiceAmritsar, May 21A tilted electricity pole in the Vallah wholesale fruit and vegetable market has been posing a threat to the lives of residents. Ravinder Sekhon, president, Fruit and Vegetable Merchants’ Union, said the pole had been in such a condition for the past two months. We demanded a prompt action from the PSPCL, they added.

Amritsar, May 21 A tilted electricity pole in the Vallah wholesale fruit and vegetable market has been posing a threat to the lives of residents. Ravinder Sekhon, president, Fruit and Vegetable Merchants’ Union, said the pole had been in such a condition for the past two months. “We have brought the matter to the notice of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) and Mandi Board officials, but to no avail. The government appears to have been waiting for a mishap before replacing this pole.” Other members of the union, Manohar Thakur, Ramesh Dhull, Deepa and Anil Mehra said a large number of people visited the mandi daily. We demanded a prompt action from the PSPCL, they added. When contacted, a Punjab State Power Corporation Limited official, who did not wish to be named, said the problem was in his notice and necessary action would be taken soon.

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