SRINAGAR: At least 10 sheep and goats have died due to electrocution in two separate incidents in Srinagar. In the first incident, more than seven sheep and goats were electrocuted near Masjid Usman in the Soura area of Srinagar. The tragedy occurred when the livestock came into contact with an electrified portion of the road, reportedly caused by faulty earthing of electric poles.
In a similar incident, three more sheep died of electric shock on the main road in Mominabad, Batmaloo, further amplifying concerns about public safety and infrastructure negligence.
Eyewitnesses and residents of both areas blamed poor execution of Smart City works and lack of coordination by KPDCL, accusing the authorities of turning a blind eye to public hazards. They alleged that electric poles had been installed without proper earthing, creating dangerous conditions for both humans and animals.
“These poles are death traps. If animals can get electrocuted like this, what safety is there for children or pedestrians? The Smart City project seems more like a risk to our lives than a benefit,” said a resident from Soura.
Following the incidents, locals have urged the concerned departments to take urgent corrective measures, stressing that negligence could lead to even more severe consequences in the future.
“We hope this matter is looked into seriously. These deaths could have been easily avoided with standard safety measures. Authorities must conduct a technical audit of all newly installed electric poles and wiring,” said another concerned citizen from Batmaloo. [KNT]
