Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)

Mangaluru, Sep 13: An electricity pole was damaged, and six poles were uprooted near Ekkaru Bantara Bhavana on the Bajpe-Kateel state highway 67 in Ekkaru town late in the night on Wednesday. Mescom incurred a loss of Rs 1.10 lac in the mishap.

Electricity and HT cables had fallen on the road as the poles were damaged. Mescom lineman Guru Bhat immediately disconnected the power supply and saved three youths who were in the car. He also removed the fallen electricity wires from the road, ensuring the smooth flow of traffic. However, around 3 am, another electricity pole fell across the road near Ekkaru Bhajana Mandir, posing a potential hazard. Guru Bhat returned to the scene, and along with fellow lineman Ramesh Shetty, they removed the fallen electricity cables and poles from the road.

Local youths, Lekhan and Chinnu, assisted the Mescom linesmen throughout the early morning, warning vehicle riders and drivers of the danger. Despite their efforts, two or three two-wheeler riders fell as they could not see the fallen wires. The public appreciated the work of the Mescom linesmen and the local youths.