New Delhi, June 19 (UNI) Former Mayor of Delhi, Shyam Sunder Agrawal, wrote to Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, requesting the removal of thousands of old telephone poles in Delhi.
Agrawal stated that these poles, which are no longer in use due to advancements in technology, are being used for large-scale encroachments.
He pointed out that each pole costs thousands of rupees, and some unscrupulous elements are cutting and selling them to scrap dealers.
Agrawal suggested that if these poles are removed through an agency, it would not only prevent encroachments but also generate revenue for the department.
The former mayor also highlighted that cable operators are using these poles for tying their wires, resulting in a web of cables that pose a risk during the rainy season.
He cited instances of accidents occurring due to electric shocks from these wires and emphasised the need for their immediate removal.
