SRINAGAR: Despite tall claims of authorities, ‘committed to the full-fledged power supply’ during the holy month of Ramzan, residents woe frequent power cuts.
Residents of upper Villages of Tral in Pulwama district said that even in the holy month of Ramzan, Power Development Department (PDD) has failed to provide electricity as per schedule. Residents protested against the PDD department alleging that the department is treating them step-motherly.
Residents of Aripal , Dar Ganie Gund, Satura , Jawaharpora laam, Deodarpora , Nagnaad , Zesibal , soinar , Gulistan , Hajan , Nargistan , Dharamgund , Gadpora , Wagad , Syedabad pastuna , and dozens of other villages complained about the unscheduled power cuts during sehri (pre-dawn meals) and iftaar times.
They said, “Power cuts were regular in our area , but from last many days with the onset of Holy Ramzan these cuts became common and a routine power scenario in the area”. “We are paying large amounts to PDD and on time but in return we are not getting as much of power supply as we are paying. It is burning our pocket, “said residents of Dozens of villages.
“Erratic power supply has made our life miserable as lifelong sources of lighting like kerosene has become very difficult to get”, said Residents of Dar Ganie Gund”. With the onset of Ramzan power supply has gone totally out of control, with no predictable pattern to power cuts”, said Mohd Maqbool a resident of Satura village of Tral.
“Power cuts at the time of “Iftaar and Sheri is now a common routine affair in areas with people facing many inconveniences”, said Aadil Majeed sheikh a resident of Khanagund village. “Despite many requests The PDD department is turning deaf ear to our complaints and requests. Now we are urging the Governor administration to intervene the matter so as to subside our miseries and difficulties , Delegation of various villages demanded. (PTK)
