TNGCL Pipeline Damage Disrupts Gas Supply Again in Agartala
The piped natural gas supply in parts of Agartala was disrupted again on Thursday morning due to damage to an underground TNGCL pipeline near Sri Krishna Mission School on Airport Road. The incident occurred during excavation work for the Smart City project and has raised concerns about the coordination between agencies responsible for the work and utility providers.
According to local sources, the gas supply was suspended as a precautionary measure after the underground pipeline was damaged. It is alleged that the pipeline was cut or damaged by machinery deployed by a contractor engaged in Smart City-related work.
The latest disruption has once again brought the recurring problem of accidental damage to underground utility networks in Agartala into focus. TNGCL has previously faced disruptions caused by excavation and drainage-related works in different parts of the city, including Banamalipur, Krishnanaga, Ramnagar, Jagatpur, Motor Stand, the Women's College area, and stretches around Airport Road.