Rural areas facing worst power crisis : Shaheen

Excelsior Correspondent
RAMBAN, Apr 18: National Conference (NC) leader and district president of party’s Ramban district, Sajjad Shaheen has expressed serious concern over the unscheduled power cuts during the month of Ramadan particularly at the Sahri and Iftaar time in the entire Ramban district saying that the metered as well as non-metered consumers particularly in Banihal and it’s far off areas have been facing long hours of unscheduled power cuts.
Shaheen said that the residents of Banihal and it’s adjoining areas that include Mahu, Mangit, Khari, Nadika, Trigam, Kumbla, Buzla, Srachi, Hinjhal, Fagow, Tethar, Chareel, Nowgam, Chachal, Neel, Chaknarwah, Chamalwas, Lamber, Ashar, Kaskoot, Zinhal,Wanpora, Shagan, Hingni, Zonchwas, Sumar, Harog, Pogal, Maligam, Paristan, Gagarnag, Sarachi, Chaka, Sarbagni, Amkot, Bankoot, Krawa, Dooligam, Hijwa, Arimarg, Bawah, Thachi, Ramsoo, Ukharhal, Batroo, Dardahi and other parts of district Ramban have been facing the brunt of the unscheduled power cuts as the PDD has failed to follow the electricity schedule as frequent power cuts have made the situation miserable for people living in these villages.
He alleged that the situation has gone from bad to worse during the past one week as power cuts are more frequent and extended during the evening hours. He added that Banihal and it’s far off areas have been facing worst power crisis that has compounded the problems of the people.