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Srinagar, March 4 (KNS): Residents of several villages in Mawar, Handwara have expressed concern over unscheduled power cuts, making daily life difficult, especially during the holy month of Ramadan. Despite paying regular electricity bills, locals say they are not receiving power as per the official schedule.

Villages including Audoora, Qalamabad, Drungsoo, Nowgam, Lawoosa, Shahrama, Warpora, Khudi, Haril, Jahama, Mawer Bala, and Lach Shartgund Bala are among the affected areas. Residents allege that the employees of the Arampora Grid Station and Receiving Station Audoora Qalamabad are deliberately causing disruptions, leaving people to struggle, particularly during Sehri and Iftar.

Bashir Ahmad, a resident of Audoora, said that despite paying his electricity bills on time, the supply remains erratic.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel"We hardly get electricity for 10 minutes to an hour in 24 hours. This is causing immense hardship, especially during Ramadan and students' examination time," he said.

Locals also pointed out that frequent power issues in the Audoora Qalamabad-Nowgam belt have become a regular occurrence. "Whenever we approach the officials, they cite faults in the 33kV or 11kV lines as the reason for power interruptions," a resident said.

Aggrieved by the continued disruptions, residents have urged the Power Development Department (PDD) to either ensure a stable power supply or cancel their load agreements, as they feel the department has failed to meet its commitments.

The residents have appealed to the administration to intervene and provide relief during this crucial time. (KNS)