Electric Wire and Poles Stolen

McCluskiegunj is facing electricity problems due to lac of attention from the Jharkhand State Electricity Board (J.S.E.B.).

The wires carrying approximately 11000 volts (aluminium) which was stolen last week, was finally replaced by the Central Coal Field Ltd. After which, we have got current. The local residents made an effort to go to Khalari (Block) and demand proper attention and supply of material when required.

Around a week ago wire with insulators and brackets from five poles were stolen. The same was supplied by the General Manager (C.C.L.) and thus we now have current.

Stealing of bulk wire has been a common task in the past years. The reason for the theft is that a large stretch of poles and wire come across the jungles of the surrounding areas between Bachra and here.

If the route of these poles/wire are diverted, perhaps we will no longer face such problem. Separate lines from Bachra are already in existence and supply current to the Khalari Cement factory. If wires are carried parallel to these wires and poles, we would be well off with current as the hours of supply has increased in comparison to the earlier times.