Dangling wires of cable TV and internet service providers tied to electric poles and lamp posts have emerged as a major threat to road-users and residents in the city.
Nearly every street has a mesh of cable wires. At least 15 customers are linked from each electric pole. The cables crisscross at many locations.
The Electricity Department has set guidelines and charges for cable TV operators, internet service providers and telecom companies to use electric posts. But there is no change on the ground. There have been several instances of electric posts having been brought down by the weight of the cables, causing power cuts.
