SaralnamaMandi city faces safety risks from tangled telecom, electricity, and cable TV wires. These wires not only mar the city's beauty but also pose fire hazards due to short circuits. Monkeys use them as pathways, worsening the problem. Despite accidents, responsible departments have not taken action. Intellectuals have approached officials, but only assurances have been given. Mayor Virendra Bhatt Sharma recently inspected the issue and met with electricity department officials. He promised a plan to underground wires in some areas soon, aiming to restore the city's beauty and remove the wire maze. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 16:36 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Mandi city faces safety risks from tangled telecom, electricity, and cable TV wires
- These wires not only mar the city's beauty but also pose fire hazards due to short circuits
- Monkeys use them as pathways, worsening the problem