Drooping powerline causing accidents
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 03 2016:
Villagers in and around Noney area have been encountering
accident conditions due to high tension wires drooping just few
metres above the ground.
A 70-year old woman of Marangching Part-V was elec-
trocuted by HT powerline on the way to the paddy field in
the evening of July 26.She is now in critical condition.
The
powerline was strung up just 3 feet from the ground.
After the victim's family members complaint, a case was
registered at Noney police station.
Village leaders said MSPDCL should be held responsi-
ble for the incident and provide compensation to the victim
who is undergoing treatment in RIMS, Imphal.
Moreover, there is lack of staff members in Noney 33KV
Power Sub-Station, they said.
Powerline along Pandongba village under Sapermeina
police station is also seen drooping which potentially can
cause accident, the villagers said.