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Ludhiana: On-duty PSPCL SDO alleges assault at Dugri grid substation

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  1. PSPCL SDO Gurvinder Singh was allegedly assaulted by 20-25 residents at the 66-KV Dugri grid substation after rain-triggered faults caused prolonged power outages.

  2. The assault occurred during a PSPCL employees' strike, leaving the substation with only the SDO and one lineman on duty.

  3. Residents confronted officials over delayed power restoration; the group allegedly abused the SDO, threw away his dinner, and physically assaulted him.

  4. Chief engineer Jagdev Singh Hans confirmed the department sought police action; a written complaint was filed at Dugri police station.

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