Fined for riding sans helmet, JE snaps power supply to police station

Upset over a fine of Rs 3,000 for not wearing a helmet while riding a bike, a junior engineer of the electricity department disconnected power supply to the Medical police station and its check post on Thursday evening.

Senior officials, however, intervened in the matter and ordered restoration of power supply to the police station.

SB Yadav, chief engineer of the electricity department, said supply to the police station and the check post was restored after the matter brought was to the notice of senior officials. Junior engineer Somprakash Garg was warned not to indulge in such activities in future otherwise stern action would be initiated against him.