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A ₹99-crore cable elevation project by PSPCL in Ludhiana has stalled, leaving old-city markets with dangling wires and higher electrocution risks ahead of monsoon.

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Ludhiana, India

Who
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), Shorri, Ravi
What
A ₹99-crore cable elevation project by PSPCL in Ludhiana has stalled, leaving old-city markets with dangling wires and higher electrocution risks ahead of monsoon.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:19:00 GMT · 3h 22m ago
Where
Ludhiana, India ·
Why
The project's implementation has stalled after initial work in upscale areas, with internal management issues and a lack of firm completion dates cited by a PSPCL official.
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How this affects you

The stalled project leaves high-traffic commercial zones in Ludhiana vulnerable to electrical accidents, particularly electrocution and fires, ahead of the monsoon season, disproportionately affecting residents and businesses in the old city.

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