J&K reeling under unprecedented power crisis: Sagar

Srinagar, Nov 6: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference General Secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar Monday expressed concern over the power crisis in J&K saying that the massive and recurrent power cuts across Kashmir are tormenting people.

“One of the worst power crises in Kashmir has left the residents upset with power outages of 8-10 hours per day across Kashmir,” said Sagar in a statement .

“The situation runs contrary to the claims made by the incumbent administration about availability of 24×7 power supply in metered areas,” he said adding, “Government takes crores of rupees in terms of tariff from the consumers but when it comes to providing round the clock power supply, it is abdicating responsibilities leaving the consumers high and dry.”

“Most of the students are preparing for exams but the frequent power cuts during nights are hindering their studies. The business community in different areas of the city and elsewhere is also irked at the attitude of the Power Development Department,” he said.

He added that the administration is not following a proper power curtailment schedule and ironically the department has also failed to give any reasonable explanation for ongoing power cuts.