Power cuts spark protest during ‘Sehri’ time in Pulwama village

Power cuts spark protest during ‘Sehri’ time in Pulwama village
Power cuts spark protest during ‘Sehri’ time in Pulwama village

Pulwama, Apr 18, The power outages during the hours of sehri, iftar, and Taraweeh in the ongoing holy month of Ramadan, sparked a protest during Sehri time in Zaasu village of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district.The inhabitants of the village hit roads and blocked them till a police party rushed to the spot and pacified the protesters.The protesters alleged that they have been deprived of electricity even in the holy month of Ramadhan. “Our village never gets lit up during sehri, iftar, and Taraweeh times. We have been facing unscheduled power cuts much to our discomfiture,” the locals told KNT adding that Power Development Department (PDD) has failed to provide power supply even during the holy month of Ramadhan.The locals blocked Litar-Pulwama road. A police party from Liter Police Station rushed to spot and assured the inhabitants that matter will be brought to the notice of PDD. After the assurance from the police, the protesters dispersed peacefully. (KNT)

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