Vikramaditya
Port Blair, Mar 31: Electricity poles in Gandhi Park have turned into poles of danger posing serious threat to children and guests visiting the spot in huge numbers on a daily basis. High voltage wires dangling bare from the electric poles in the Park are no less than a hangman’s noose and is enough to electrocute anyone coming into contact.
While the bare power cables at various points has triggered panic among visitors, the Port Blair Municipal Council, the agency responsible for the operation of the Park, remains in slumber with literally no efforts to rectify the faults endangering human lives.
“The electricity wires with so many bare joints are located at many places in the Gandhi Park and visitors try their best not to touch the joints inadvertently. But children are more exposed to danger as they can easily come into contact with the live wires during play and face electrocution. Sadly, despite being aware of the danger, the Municipal Council has initiated no action to rectify the power faults,” said some irate visitors.
The PBMC should immediately jump into action and fix the power problems at the popular Gandhi Park. Exposed power cables should be sealed promptly to avoid any electrocution mishap.
