- Road paved under High-Tension Tower sparks outrage
- A high-voltage death trap in Karond
Bhopal: In a city where urban planning often defies logic—evidenced by the infamous 90-degree Aishbagh Bridge and dwarf-sized metro stations—Bhopal has unveiled its latest “architectural marvel.” In Karond’s Vinayak Colony, authorities have paved a tar road directly through the base of a massive high-tension electricity tower, creating a perilous corridor for hundreds of daily commuters.
= A “Democratic” disaster
This engineering blunder has essentially turned the colony into a laboratory for survival. By laying the road between the tower’s four metallic legs, the administration has ensured that the risk is “socialized.” Whether you are a pedestrian, a biker, or a driver, the threat of electrocution is equally distributed. Locals have dubbed it Bhopal’s “Eiffel Tower,” though unlike Paris, people here don’t visit to admire it—they pass through it with their lives in their hands.
= Monsoon fears & official silence
The danger intensifies during the monsoon, with residents fearing that waterlogged roads could turn the entire stretch into a live circuit. Despite years of protests, the electricity department remains unmoved, citing “budgetary constraints” and “shifting protocols.” Energy Minister Pradhuman Singh Tomar admitted he was unaware of the specific hazard, noting that relocation requires significant funds and inter-departmental clearances.
= Living under the sword
As images of the “Bhopal Wonder” go viral, it remains a grim testament to lopsided planning. For now, the residents of Vinayak Colony continue to commute under a high-voltage “Sword of Damocles,” waiting for the administration to value lives over red tape.
