Deputy Commissioner Kohima B Henok Buchem has issued an order for removal of unused and loosely hanging overhead cables and pipes stating that they detract from the city’s aesthetic appeal, while posing electrical, fire and safety hazards and increase risks.

The DC cited that they pose a threat during natural disasters and obstruct emergency operations, impede the movement of heavy vehicles, and endanger pedestrians and public safety in case of breakage or fall.

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Therefore, in the larger interest of public safety, aesthetics and orderly urban infrastructure, all telecommunications companies, internet service providers, cable TV operators, water supply agencies and other concerned entities in Kohima district have been directed to remove all redundant, abandoned and unused overhead cables and pipes within 7(Seven) days from November 21 onwards.

The administration also directed that all active overhead cables and pipes are bundled, sleeved and securely fastened as per approved technical standards within the same period. Non-complaint cables/pipes shall be removed by competent authority without further notice, at the expense of the defaulting entity, the order added.