Hyderabad is reeling under a massive internet outage after TGSPDCL cut dangling wires from poles on government orders. Over one lakh connections were affected, sparking public outrage, ISP protests, and a High Court case. Interim relief has halted further cable removal.
Residents of Ramanthapur staged a protest blaming electricity department negligence for the Sri Krishnashtami chariot tragedy that killed six. TSSPDCL CMD Musharraf Faruqui assured inquiry, ex-gratia, and support for victims’ families.