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Alirajpur: Transformer Mounted on Soil‑Stone Supported Pole Raises Safety Concerns
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 05:32 PM
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In Alirajpur, a transformer was installed on a pole supported only by soil and stones. Local resident Jayas questioned the safety and accountability of the power board and contractor.
Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh – A transformer has been mounted on a pole that is supported merely by soil and stones on Nannpur Road, raising immediate safety concerns. The installation, reportedly carried out by a local contractor, relied on an unconventional support system that does not meet standard electrical infrastructure guidelines.
The pole, lacking proper anchorage, holds a heavy transformer that could pose a risk of collapse or electrical fault. Residents near the site have expressed alarm over the potential danger to pedestrians and nearby properties.
Local resident Jayas approached the electricity board and the contractor to ask who would be held responsible if an accident were to occur. He pointed out that no formal investigation or safety audit had been conducted before the transformer was energized.
So far, the power board has not released any statement regarding the incident, and no official inquiry has been announced. The situation remains unresolved as authorities review the installation’s compliance with safety norms.
The pole, lacking proper anchorage, holds a heavy transformer that could pose a risk of collapse or electrical fault. Residents near the site have expressed alarm over the potential danger to pedestrians and nearby properties.
Local resident Jayas approached the electricity board and the contractor to ask who would be held responsible if an accident were to occur. He pointed out that no formal investigation or safety audit had been conducted before the transformer was energized.
So far, the power board has not released any statement regarding the incident, and no official inquiry has been announced. The situation remains unresolved as authorities review the installation’s compliance with safety norms.