Baijnathpur village, under Karharia Panchayat in Dhoraiya block, has been plunged into darkness for the past five days after a transformer was burnt due to a lightning strike on August 20. Villagers allege that despite informing the departmental engineers about the incident, the transformer has not yet been replaced, leading to significant anger among the residents.

On Tuesday, villagers from Baijnathpur, led by RJD leader Pappu Yadav, staged a protest demanding the immediate replacement of the burnt transformer. They also called for the replacement of dilapidated electric wires in Baijnathpur, Rabbidih, Karharia, and Malyachak villages. The protestors warned that if their demands are not met promptly, they will escalate their agitation through phased movements.

Villagers stated that they had previously submitted written applications and met with the Executive Engineer of Electricity, Amarpur, and the Superintending Engineer, Bhagalpur, regarding the worn-out wires. However, they have only received assurances. Past incidents of electrical accidents involving villagers and animals due to these faulty wires have further fueled their concerns and fear.