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Shahdol: 40+ Homes Lose Power
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 25 Jul 2026, 11:17 AM
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A dispute erupted between the electricity department team and villagers in Jhink Bijuri village over pending electricity bill collection. The villagers protested against the disconnection of power supply at the police station.
A team from the electricity department visited Jhink Bijuri village in Shahdol district's Jaitpur area to collect pending electricity bills. However, the villagers resisted the disconnection of power supply, leading to a heated argument between the two parties. The situation escalated, and the villagers marched to the police station to protest against the action. More than 40 households in the village have been affected by the disconnection. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of pending electricity bills in rural areas and the challenges faced by the electricity department in collecting dues.