Dangling electric wires; a life threat.

RAWALPINDI -- The uncovered electric wires hanging from poles in streets and roads particularly in congested localities have emerged a major safety concern for traders, pedestrian and residents in several parts of the city.

Residents have expressed grave concern on the hanging wire in the area and requested officials of concerned departments to take appropriate steps for securing lives of people.

Talking to reporter, residents complained that at various places, wire joints were also lying uncovered terming them an open invitation for any untoward incident.

Tariq Abbasi, a resident of Range road said a few days ago, driver of a dumper electrocuted on main road due to these low lying electric wires.

Another resident Asif Qureshi said at most places, transformers were uncovered with hanging wires. "Many times sparks occur which can be dangerous for passersby", he added.

A shopkeeper Raza Hussain of Raja bazaar complained that they did folding and wrapping of wires themselves putting their lives at stake to keep children and passerby safe.

"We are fed up of seeing hanging wires on the road. Wires of telephone to internet and...