February 12
The residents of Mattan areas in Islamabad (anantnag) district and Chenab Valley have complained that the areas have been without electricity for the past seven days.
Speaking to The Kashmiriyat the residents of areas including Chatisinghpora , Devipora, Kawarigam, Ranipora said that the villages are without electricity for the past seven days.
“We are just three kilometers away from the grid station in Gopalpora of Islamabad, but still we have been in darkness since the last snowfall,” a resident said.
They condemned the ‘step- motherly’ approach of the Power Development department towards the area.
Similarly various residents from Chenab Valley including Kishtawar, Doda have complained of electricity shortage in the areas.
They said that the areas are without electricity for the past week.
Demanding the early restoration of power supply in the areas, the residents said they will hold protests if electricity is not immediately restored in the area.