Pune removes unauthorized overhead cables after injury

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Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has removed 40 kilometers of unauthorized overhead cables following a citizen injury caused by a falling wire. The crackdown, prompted by public safety concerns and political pressure, targets illegal cables primarily used by internet service providers. The PMC's action was triggered by an incident where a person was injured by a falling cable. Despite the ban, PMC currently lacks a clear policy on overhead cables, which are favored due to the lower cost compared to underground installation. The removal drive continues, using cranes to assist the process.


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