Mounesh Vishwakarma
Daijiworld Media Network – Bantwal (EP)
Bantwal, March 13: An electric transformer at Manjalpade Palla, Sajipamunnoor grama here exploded with a huge sound and fire causing panic among local people. This incident has ever since gone viral on social media.
Locals said oil leakage was reported from the transformer. The explosion occurred at 7.30 pm on March 12, Sunday. People who realised the danger tried to douse the fire with water and sand. Mescom personnel arrived later and took up the repairs.
Electricity supply remained suspended here since yesterday. Mescom has assured of regular supply after completion of the work.
Locals acted swiftly and prevented the fire from spreading to the hills.