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Exposed Transformer Wiring Poses Fire Risk in Salt Lake Block

By Anonymous · Jun 18, 2026

Exposed Transformer Wiring Poses Fire Risk in Salt Lake Block — image 1

Live wiring hangs at head height near a school lane — reported anonymously to protect the whistleblower.

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Electricity Safety Hazard High severity Reported Anonymous
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Issue impact

Affected population 100-500 People
Students Children Residents

Issue timeline

First noticed 16 Jun 2026
Recurring No

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Country India
State West Bengal
District Kolkata
City/Town/Village Kolkata
Locality / Area Salt Lake
Landmark Near Techno India lane
Landmark Near Techno India lane

GPS location: 22.5726000, 88.4339000

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Electricity Department

Prior actions taken

Department contacted WBSEDCL — Bidhannagar division

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Suggested solution

Barricade area and complete rewiring within 24 hours.

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Electricity Salt Lake Safety Kolkata
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What is the Issue?

Damaged insulation leaves low-hanging cables beside a transformer box.

When Did It Start?

Observed for at least ten days without repair.

Who Is Affected?

School children, tuition students, and evening market shoppers.

What Is the Impact?

Fire and electrocution risk during wet weather.

What Action Has Been Taken So Far?

Anonymous call to electricity helpline. Awaiting reference number.

Suggested Solution

Immediate power shutdown for repair and relocation of box away from footpath.

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Salt Lake Sector V, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

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Issue category
Electricity
Issue type
Safety Hazard
Community Issue Severity
High
Country
India
State
West Bengal
District
Kolkata
City
Kolkata
Locality
Salt Lake
Location Landmark
Near Techno India lane
Community Issue Visibility
public
Community Issue Allow Campaign
Yes
Community Issue Allow Support
Yes
Community Issue Allow Follow
Yes
Community Issue Allow Verification
Yes
Community Issue Escalation Threshold
100
Community Issue Affected Population
100-500 People
Community Issue First Noticed On
2026-06-16
Community Issue Is Recurring
no
Community Issue Authority
Electricity Department
Community Issue Already Reported
yes
Community Issue Department Contacted
WBSEDCL — Bidhannagar division
Community Issue Suggested Solution
Barricade area and complete rewiring within 24 hours.
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#Electricity #Salt Lake #Safety #Kolkata

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