Neglect of GESCOM Transformer Centre Raises Safety Concerns in Ram Raheem Colony

Hutti Gold Mines

Residents of Ram Raheem Colony in Hutti Gold Mines have raised concerns over the condition and maintenance of a GESCOM transformer centre (TC), which they say supplies electricity to more than 400 households in the area. Photographs of the site show the transformer installation surrounded by overgrown vegetation, bushes and accumulated garbage. Residents have also raised concerns about the lack of a properly maintained protective compound or fencing around the electrical equipment. Concerns over public safety The transformer centre is located close to a residential area, where residents, children and pedestrians may pass nearby. According to residents, the poorly maintained surroundings and open access to the installation warrant immediate attention from the authorities. The photographs also show electrical equipment and overhead wiring in the area, with vegetation growing around the transformer structure. Residents say regular cleaning, inspection and maintenance are necessary to keep the site safe and accessible.

Residents seek immediate action Residents have urged GESCOM officials and the concerned Hutti Gold Mines authorities to inspect the transformer centre and take necessary action. Their demands include proper fencing, removal of garbage and vegetation, inspection of electrical equipment, installation of safety signage and regular maintenance of the premises. Residents said the issue goes beyond cleanliness, as the transformer reportedly serves hundreds of households. They have called for a formal safety inspection and regular maintenance to prevent potential risks to the community. The concerns and observations in this report are based on photographs from the site and information provided by residents. The condition and any maintenance responsibility should be verified through an official inspection by GESCOM.