WATCH VIDEO: Angry with frequent power cuts, Farmers bring live crocodile to power station
Angry with frequent power cuts, Farmers bring live crocodile to power station
A video of farmers bringing a live crocodile to a HESCOM (Hubli Electricity Supply Company Ltd) office in Karnataka’s Vijayapura district to protest against erratic power supply went viral on social media platforms on Tuesday.
The farmers hailing from Ronihal village were protesting against power cuts. HESCOM officials told that the incident took place at a substation in Kolhara taluk on October 20.
In a video that went viral on social media, farmers were seen bringing a live crocodile to a Hubli Electricity Supply Company Limited (HESCOM) power station in the Vijayapura district, where they threatened the leave the reptile if officials did not solve the electricity issues and give uninterrupted power supply.
HESCOM is a power distribution company serving seven of Karnataka state districts.
Farmers of the Ronihal Village of the Kolhara Taluk in the state explained what made them take such a bizarre step.
“Due to no power supply, we face daily threats due to dangerous reptiles, including snakes and crocodiles, roaming in our fields. It’s all dark after evening, posing a serious threat to us who are working in the farm and also other residents of the village.” says one concerned farmer.
Farmers of Karnataka brought crocodile to the sub station asking officials to provide electricity. pic.twitter.com/PjgwJfbxkc
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Upon finding a live crocodile on their premises, HESCOM officials called the police and forest officials for a rescue. After witnessing this ‘unusual’ incident outside their office, HESCOM officials have assured the farmers that no power cuts will happen during the daytime.
(With inputs from agencies)