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Karnataka News

The Times of India

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How unattended cables turn Bengalurus rain-soaked roads into hidden death traps

Bengaluru's monsoon woes have escalated beyond potholes, with dangling and snapped cables now posing a severe public safety risk. Heavy rains expose the city's neglected infrastructure, turning roads and footpaths into death traps. Residents and traders blame unregulated cable installations, demanding urgent action and a shift to underground wiring to prevent potential fatalities.

16 May 2026 4:23 pm