Ludhiana, Nov. 27 -- Electricity services across Ludhiana district came under severe strain on Wednesday after more than 400 high-rank PSPCL engineers, responsible for maintaining uninterrupted power supply exited their official coordination groups. The move is part of a statewide protest called by the PSEB Engineers Association (PSEBEA) against alleged political interference in the department and the proposed sale of power sector properties across Punjab.

Reportedly, these coordination groups are essential for sharing fault updates, assigning field staff, handling complaints, clerical coordination and managing day to day repairs. With engineers stepping back indefinitely, communication between senior officials and on-ground teams has co...