Functions render residents powerless

Functions render residents powerless
Deccan Herald

Residents of Lingarajpuram (Kariyanapalya and areas next to new flyover) were left in pitch darkness on Monday night, thanks to two public functions near Kammanahalli and Hennur Main Road...

Residents of Lingarajpuram (Kariyanapalya and areas next to new flyover) were left in pitch darkness on Monday night, thanks to two public functions near Kammanahalli and Hennur Main Road. Extra lines were drawn for the events and as a result, the surrounding areas went powerless for nearly three hours.

Many readers called up Deccan Herald office after they failed to get through to the BESCOM area office.

The residents, including many students, had to be content with candles and many were forced to stay outdoors. Either the line was busy or the receiver was off the hook, said Cinthia Stephen, a resident of Kariyanapalya. “My daughter has to appear for Kannada exams tomorrow. She is upset that there is no power supply,” she said. Sources said there was a technical problem due to overload and switch gear replacement work was later undertaken near Pottery Road power station. The power supply was restored around 9.55 pm.