Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 17:
One 400 pair telephone jelly filled cable covered with cement concreting of about 13 metres across the bridge between Thangju and Bashikhong over the Imphal river and another 20 pair overhead cable of 120 metres at Nongshabi, Canchipur have been reportedly found stolen yesterday morning.
It is said these stolen cables are used for providing about 400 connections at Bashikhong area and 20 telephone connections at Nongshabi area.
Since immediate restoration of the affected services may not be possible due to shortage of stores and manpower, the affected subscribers have been asked to bear with the inconveniences for the time being.
Public in general and subscribers in particular have also been appeal to remain alert against such anti-social activities and help in nabbing the culprits.