Bhatti Orders Crackdown on Dangling Cables

Haydarabad: Following more than one death due to electric shock for two days, Deputy Prime Minister and Power Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka directed the energy department officials to lift the dangerous cable wires hanging from electrical poles on the basis of a war.

At a review meeting on Tuesday, he said that he took very little actions despite more than one notifications submitted to cable operators last year. Bhatti clearly stated that there would be no more tolerance and ordered the immediate cleaning of the wires from the poles to protect the citizens.

Bhatti also said that a strict action should be taken against unauthorized electrical connections. Only connections loaded by the department personnel are allowed.

He also instructed the authorities to accelerate underground cable work in Haydarabad. At the meeting, he also reviewed the detailed project report for the underground network and examined the requirements of power supply for elevator irrigation projects with abundant water existence.

Elsewhere, the President of Southern Discom and General Manager Musaraf Faruqui called on mandap organizers and people to take the maximum considering the electrical supply during the transport of Ganesh idols and in the pandal spaces.

Authority, 48 hours of electric events on the preliminary investigations of the electrical department was not neglected, but other factors contributed to tragedies, he said. On Tuesday, Bandlaguda personally examined the accident area and examined the conditions.

Faruqui led the electrical staff to ensure that all networks are free of errors or deficiencies throughout the regiments. He applied to dedicated and cake organizers to follow the security protocols.

Safety Directives for Ganesh Idol Transportation

Plan transportation routes according to the height of IDOL; Report the problems to the electrical staff.

Since induction effects occur nearby, at least two meters of power lines.

Pay attention to cranes, trucks and long metal idols.

Avoid heavy use of metal frames in decorations.

Safety measures on pandals

1. Do not climb the poles for electrical connections; Connections should only be handled by electrical personnel.

2. Use certified electrical cables with heat marked; Avoid using joint cables. Install MCBs (miniature circuit breakers).

3. Examine the environment before doing any electrical work. Keep children away from wires, poles and other electrical equipment.

4. In the case of anyone receiving electric shock, immediately provide medical aid and inform the nearby electrical personnel about the event.

5. When it may increase the risk of moisture shock, especially examine all cables for leakage or damage during rain.

6. In case of falling electrical lines or other emergencies, call the electrical assistance line or the nearest call center in 1912 to report the problem.

7. Electrical connections to the pandals only through TGSPDCL department personnel; Never try unauthorized connections.

8. Make sure that the control and maintenance of electrical works are performed only by licensed Wireman Permit holders.

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