Residents of Besant Nagar Seventh Cross Street have voiced their safety concerns over an exposed Tangedco cable running over the stormwater drain in front of the local post office. The cable, unearthed during stormwater drain work in August 2022, poses a significant hazard as it is susceptible to damage from vehicle movement and parking.
Efforts to disguise the cable with concrete have proven ineffective, leaving it exposed and vulnerable. Residents, particularly senior citizens frequenting the post office, fear for their safety due to the precarious condition of the cable. Calls for intervention from both Tangedco and the Greater Chennai Corporation have intensified, urging collaborative efforts to address the issue before any untoward incident occurs.