Bescom's negligence has claimed many lives

Toll is staggering with 20 deaths in just five months

Bescom instructed to rectify unauthorized power lines

Bescom’s failure to learn from past tragedies continues to jeopardize the safety of countless lives. Despite the harrowing loss of innocent lives, including a mother and child in Kadugodi few months ago, the department remains complacent. One can’t help but wonder: how many more families must suffer due to poorly maintained power lines?

In the last five months alone, Bescom’s negligence has claimed many lives and severely injured around 46 individuals. The toll is staggering with 20 deaths in just five months: November saw 3 fatalities, followed by 9 in December, 4 in January, 3 in February, and tragically, 1 more in March. These numbers paint a grim picture of the consequences of inadequate electricity infrastructure management.

Bescom had been explicitly instructed to rectify unauthorized power lines, yet the urgency of this directive seemed lost on the department until recently. It wasn’t until Bescom’s Managing Director, Mahantesh Bilagi, fell that officials sprang into action, albeit under the pressure of his directive. Now, with a deadline set for March 31st, there’s a scramble to rectify the remaining hazardous spots.

The gravity of the situation cannot be overstated. Lives are at stake, and Bescom’s negligent approach only exacerbates the risk. The authorities must prioritize the safety of citizens above all else. It’s imperative that lessons are learned from past mistakes and proactive measures are taken to prevent further tragedies.