Srinagar: Residents of several areas in the Tangmarg sub-division of Baramulla district have expressed strong resentment over frequent power outages during Sehri and Iftar hours in the holy month of Ramadan, alleging that the administration has failed to ensure adequate electricity supply.
Locals from Drung, Mahan, Ferozpora, Katipora, Qazipora, Chanapora, Wahpora, Kahipora, Hajibal, Nambalnar, Chandilora, Daruroo, Reram, Kunzer, Malagam and Kralweth said electricity disruptions begin precisely during Sehri and Iftar, causing inconvenience to households.
Residents said the continuous “hide-and-seek” of electricity supply has left consumers dissatisfied with the Power Development Department (PDD). They added that in villages where smart meters have been installed, people are also facing problems due to low voltage.
The locals demanded an uninterrupted electricity supply during Sehri and Iftar and appealed to MLA Gulmarg Farooq Ahmad Shah to personally intervene and take up the matter with the concerned department.
