SDO, JE suspended after power outage at energy min’s function

बिजली मंत्री AK शर्मा के कार्यक्रम के दौरान मऊ में बड़े बिजली संकट के बाद, PVVNL ने अधिकारियों के खिलाफ त्वरित कार्रवाई की।

: A major power outage during energy minister AK Sharma’s programme in Mau on Wednesday led to swift action by the authorities.

The minister, in a statement later, warned power officials against negligence in electricity supply, emphasising that disruptions would not be tolerated under any circumstances. (Sourced)

Within hours, the Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL) suspended sub-divisional officer (SDO) Prakash Singh and junior engineer OP Kushwaha. Executive engineer Bhuvan Raj Singh was served a charge sheet, and superintendent engineer Sanjeev Vaishya was asked to provide an explanation.

The minister was addressing a public gathering at Hanuman Ghat Mohalla, Harikeshpura, in Mau as per the scheduled programme. However, during his speech, electricity supply was abruptly disrupted. Realising the blunder, officials acted swiftly to restore power.

Following this lapse, PVVNL management ordered disciplinary action in the evening, resulting in the suspensions and explanations sought from senior officials.

The minister, in a statement later, warned power officials against negligence in electricity supply, emphasising that disruptions would not be tolerated under any circumstances. The state government is committed to ensuring uninterrupted power supply to consumers as per the scheduled plan.