In the aftermath of fatal accidents owing to cases of electrocution in the month of April, the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) Friday said it has sped up the process of removal of unauthorised OFC cables laid at the transformer units. Officials said the removal of unauthorised cables is a continuous process but during monsoon, cases of accidents are common.
“BESCOM officials have removed 1,46,281 metre of OFC cables, 87,665 metre of dish cables, 87,007 metre internet data cables and 928 hazardous electrical items situated near transformers by the end of May. Action will be taken against the officers who failed to remove unauthorised cables and wires,” said M L Nagaraj, CGM (Operations).
