J&K LG assures Jammu of preventing power supply disruption in summer

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha has assured the people of Jammu division that a committee will be constituted by the chief secretary to enquire into the recent unscheduled power outage in various areas.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha has assured the people of Jammu division that a committee will be constituted by the chief secretary to enquire into the recent unscheduled power outage in various areas. The announcement comes ahead of the onset of summer. Several meetings were held to plan on preventing erratic electricity supply in the Jammu division in May-June when the mercury soars. “Unscheduled power cuts that Jammu faced was not normal. That's why, I have asked the Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta to constitute a committee to inquire into the matter and those found responsible should be given the highest punishment. I want to assure the people that your sweat will not go in vain and officers responsible for your suffering will be punished soon," the Lt Governor said.