Non-functional lights leave stretches poorly illuminated at night; locals urge authorities to fix faults and ensure quality checks
Muneeb Nazeer
Kulgam, Aug 18: Streetlights installed recently in the Khanpora, Yaripora area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district, have reportedly stopped functioning within just two months, leaving residents concerned over poor visibility during night hours and prompting calls for immediate intervention by the concerned authorities.
Residents told news agency JKNS that the newly installed lights were expected to improve illumination and provide safer movement after dark, but several of them have reportedly become non-functional shortly after installation.
“It is disappointing that streetlights installed only a couple of months ago have already stopped working. The purpose of the project is defeated if the lights remain non-functional,” a local resident said.
Another resident urged the concerned department to inspect the entire stretch and identify the cause of the failure.
“We request the authorities to repair the lights at the earliest and ensure that the issue does not recur. There should also be proper quality checks of such installations,” the resident said.
Locals said functioning streetlights are particularly important for pedestrians, commuters and residents travelling during evening and night hours, and appealed to the concerned authorities to take prompt corrective measures.
Residents also urged the authorities to ascertain whether the lights require replacement or repairs and ensure that the agency responsible for their installation addresses the shortcomings.
The locals have sought early restoration of the streetlights and regular maintenance to ensure uninterrupted illumination in the area. (JKNS)
