Residents in Gurugram Protest After Extended Power Outage
Residents protest, block road after long power outage in Sec-89A
Hindustan Times
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In Gurugram, India, over 1,200 families faced a 24-hour power outage due to unauthorized drilling by a contractor, leading to protests and roadblocks. Residents expressed frustration over repeated outages and alleged harassment by maintenance staff, highlighting ongoing issues with power supply in the area.
- 011,200 families experienced a 24-hour power outage in Sector-89A, Gurugram.
- 02The outage was caused by unauthorized drilling that damaged power feeders.
- 03Residents protested by blocking Pataudi road after power was restored but tripped again.
- 04Complaints were made against maintenance staff for alleged harassment.
- 05Local authorities are investigating the incident and the contractor responsible.
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In Gurugram, Haryana, India, approximately 1,200 families in Sector-89A faced a 24-hour power outage after a contractor's unauthorized drilling work damaged both the main and backup power feeders supplying electricity to the Adani Angan affordable housing complex. The outage began around 8:30 PM on Tuesday and was restored by 8:50 PM on Wednesday, but power supply failed again within an hour due to a fuse fault. This prompted residents to block Pataudi road for 30 minutes, causing significant traffic disruptions. Local police intervened to calm the situation and coordinated with the Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (DHBVN) to restore power. An FIR was filed against the contractor responsible for the damage. Residents voiced their frustrations, stating that such outages are common during summer, with this incident being particularly severe. They also reported harassment by contractual maintenance staff who demanded residents provide repair equipment. DHBVN officials are investigating these claims and encourage residents to file complaints if necessary.
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The prolonged power outage significantly affected daily life for residents, especially vulnerable groups like children and the elderly, highlighting the need for better infrastructure and maintenance.
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