Powerman attacked over erratic supply

Blurb: Staff protest, seek adequate security

Tribune News Service

Morinda, July 2

Nearly five unidentified men barged into a sub-station and roughed up a power employee here late last night over erratic supply in the area.

The victim, sub-station attendant Jasbir Singh, was admitted to the local civil hospital.

According to PSPCL SDO Surjit Singh, power supply to some tubewells was disrupted, following which a group of unidentified men thrashed Jasbir, who was on duty. The suspects reportedly belonged to nearby Marroli village, he said.

Following the incident, PSPCL employees staged a protest demanding adequate security.

Jagtar Singh, vice president, PSEB Employees Federation (Ropar circle), said there was acute shortage of power in the state and people reeling under scorching heat were venting their ire on employees. Under these circumstances, the government must take steps to provide them security, he said.

Local SHO Vijay Kumar said the police would take appropriate action against the suspects after recording the victim’s statement.