Residents of several areas around Kadalangudi, located in Kuthalam Taluk of Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu, already frustrated over a prolonged electricity outage, were shocked to see TANGEDCO (Tamil Nadu Power Generation and Distribution Corporation) employees asleep and intoxicated at the substation.
The disruption, which originated from the Kadalangudi sub-station, caused considerable inconvenience to locals, prompting them to seek assistance from the electricity officials.
Calls For Help Ignored
The power outage, which began on 14 October 2024, persisted for several hours, leaving residents in the dark and disrupting daily life. Desperate for a solution, people repeatedly attempted to contact the TANGEDCO officials by phone to report the issue and request a resolution. However, their calls went unanswered despite multiple attempts.
As the power outage continued, residents decided to take matters into their own hands and visited the Kadalangudi sub-station to raise the issue directly with the staff.
Drunk Employees Found Sleeping
Upon arriving at the substation, the locals were shocked to find two employees asleep inside the office, visibly intoxicated. The workers appeared to be completely unaware of the ongoing power issue or their surroundings, as they lay in a dishevelled state with their clothing displaced.
Angered by the negligence, the residents woke the sleeping employees and informed them about the power outage, demanding immediate action to restore electricity. Some individuals captured the incident on video and subsequently shared it on social media, where it quickly went viral, sparking widespread outrage.
Following the incident, residents called for the authorities to act appropriately against the employees involved. They voiced concerns about the safety risks associated with handling electrical equipment, particularly when workers are under the influence of alcohol.
The public urged TANGEDCO to ensure stricter oversight of its staff and to implement measures to prevent such incidents from recurring. They emphasized the need for the Electricity Board to properly monitor its employees, given the potential dangers involved in handling power supply equipment.
(With inputs from PTTV)
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