Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 1: The residents held a protest demonstration against Power Development Department (PDD) near Residency Road for not repairing the damaged transformer.
The protestors from nearby mohallas of Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan including shopkeepers blocked the vehicular movement on Residency Road and raised slogans against PDD. They also burnt tyres to express their anguish.
The residents alleged that the transformer installed in their locality was damaged and despite repeated requests it was not repaired by PDD till date.
They added that PDD’s casual approach has created manifold problems for the people especially old age citizens and kids.
They said that due to non-availability of power, the water supply also got snapped, which has added to the woes of the residents.
“We apprised officials of PDD regarding damage of the transformer, but they did not pay any heed, which compelled the irate residents to take to such extreme step”, they alleged.
On getting information, police and PDD officials rushed to the spot and assured the protestors that the transformer will be replaced at the earliest.
On the assurance, the protestors dispersed and vehicular movement was restored.
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