Cable Stringing Work Carried Out Near Grill Shop in Kuppa Ghat Under Tilkamanjhi Sub-Division; Power Shut Down for Five Hours, Residents Face Inconvenience
Bhagalpur, Special Correspondent: Continuous developmental works are being undertaken by the electricity department to make the power distribution system in Silk City Bhagalpur more robust, modern, and smooth. In this sequence, special cable stringing work was carried out near the grill shop in Kuppa Ghat, an important and busy area falling under the Tilkamanjhi electricity sub-division. During this technical work, keeping safety standards and line maintenance in mind, the power supply of the concerned feeder was kept completely shut down for a few hours, causing local consumers to face partial difficulties.
Why Was the Need for Cable Stringing Work Arisen?
This step was taken to address the continuously rising demand for electricity in urban areas and eliminate technical bottlenecks in old lines:
Relief from Sagging Wires: Faults and short-circuit problems frequently persisted in old and dilapidated power lines in Kuppa Ghat and its surrounding areas. Stringing work was essential to replace these old lines and connect them with new, sturdy Aerial Bunched Cables (ABC) or modern insulated wires.
Improvement in Power Supply: The primary objective of this technical upgrade is to free the area's consumers from low-voltage issues and ensure uninterrupted, high-quality power supply without any hindrances.
BMCH Feeder Shut Down for Five Hours, Outage Persists
To complete this important cable stringing work with utmost safety and caution, the electricity department enforced a shutdown at the scheduled time:
Power Supply Disrupted: Due to this work, the power supply connected to the BMCH feeder remained completely stalled for approximately five hours. Since the shutdown was in effect from the morning, local domestic consumers as well as small business owners and shopkeepers experienced temporary inconvenience in their daily chores.
Vigilance of the Technical Team: Under the supervision of the electricity department's engineers and technical personnel, the work of pulling cables and securing them onto poles near the grill shop was completed rapidly within the stipulated time frame. The department's earnest effort was to finish the work ahead of the scheduled time and restore power supply.
Reaction of the General Public and Shopkeepers
Local residents shared mixed reactions regarding such power cuts occurring during developmental works:
Expectation of Long-Term Benefits: Local residents and shopkeepers stated that while short-term power cuts did cause some trouble, if this permanently relieves them of low-voltage and frequent tripping problems in the future, it is a great step in the public interest.
Prior Notice by the Department: Information regarding this work and shutdown had already been broadcast in advance by the electricity department, allowing people to complete their essential tasks on time and preventing any major discomfort at the administrative level.
This cable stringing work carried out in the Kuppa Ghat area under the Tilkamanjhi sub-division of Bhagalpur is a significant step toward strengthening the city's electrical infrastructure. Although power disruptions for a few hours during such technical works affect daily life, ultimately these improvements prove beneficial for the city residents. With this proactive approach by the department, people in the area can fully expect more reliable and smooth electricity in the coming days.
