Ludhiana: A damaged electricity pole and hanging wires near the Indoor Stadium on Pakhowal Road, which residents and shopkeepers feared could pose a safety risk on the busy stretch, were attended to after the matter was flagged with Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL).Residents said the damaged cement pole carrying electricity wires posed a threat to pedestrians, commuters and shopkeepers, particularly because the road witnesses heavy traffic through the day. A complaint was subsequently lodged with senior PSPCL officials.The damaged pole was replaced a day after the complaint was filed.Social activist and local resident Arvind Sharma, who raised the matter, questioned why the hazard had remained unnoticed despite a PSPCL office being located around 1-2km from the spot.“This is a busy main road with heavy vehicular traffic throughout the day. The dangerous condition of the pole should have been noticed and addressed earlier,” he said.Local businessman Daljit Singh said the damaged pole had become a cause for concern among people in the area. While welcoming its replacement, he said such safety hazards should ideally be identified and addressed by the authorities without residents having to lodge formal complaints.The Model Town area XEN said action was ordered as soon as the matter was brought to his notice. Officials were directed to inspect the spot and resolve the concerns raised by residents, he said.
