Coviam, an IT company based out of 11th cross, 24th Main, Sector 1, suffered damages worth over Rs 50,000 due to a short circuit.
A month ago, Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) installed a High Tension (HT) line from 24th Main near Maha Bazaar right up to 22nd Main where a new marriage hall is coming up. This HT line touches many trees on 11th Cross Road where this IT firm is located. Every time it rains, there are sparks and small fires in the trees. Last week, Coviam suffered a loss of rupees 50,000 caused by short circuit that originated at this High Tension wire next to their building.
According to company sources, on September 26, at around 4pm, there was a bigger short circuit and a small fire broke out. This High Tension wire is a fire hazard and a hazard to life and limb of the residents. Coviam has already filed a written complaint to BESCOM AE S11 substation and requested the following to be done immediately:
1. Urgent trimming of trees on 11th Cross Road.
2. Checking if the High Tension Wire is damaged.
Residents moving around this area are advised to be cautious until this issue is resolved.
