IMC clears hazardous cables along Gair route to ensure safety

Indore: In a proactive move to secure the traditional Rangpanchami Gair procession route, Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) launched a specialised drive on Tuesday to remove hazardous and low-hanging cables."The move aims to eliminate physical obstructions and ensure a seamless celebration for the lakhs of participants expected to attend the historic event," IMC commissioner Kshitij Singhal said, adding that the first phase of the operation focused on the high-traffic stretch between Vijay Chat House square and Sarafa police station. Under the supervision of sub-engineer Prince Bhardwaj and his team from Zone 2, authorities identified multiple locations, where disorganised wires and cables were hanging low enough to pose a risk to the procession.The commissioner said that in the first phase, systematic removal of unnecessary and dangling wires between Vijay Chat House and Sarafa was carried out. The team also ensured the elimination of barriers that could snag on festive floats or cause electrical hazards during the crowded celebrations.vTo prevent the recurrence of such hazards, teams were also roped in to maintain regular inspections and continuous monitoring to ensure that disorganised cables are not reinstalled in the future.