KOZHIKODE: A complaint has reached the police about a few locals barging into KSEB office and unleashing violence for the recurring power shortage in the area. The incident took place last night at Pantheerankavu. The section officers filed a complaint with police saying the locals who barged into the office caused damages to properties. According to the complaint, a board of the office was destroyed. An investigation has been initiated.

Locals complain about frequent power outages in Pantheerankavu which they blame on the lackadaisical attitude of the employees of KSEB. At the same time, the employees responded that the transformers were switched off as per the instructions of the higher officials. This was done after the electricity consumption in the area broke the roof.