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Contractor’s excavation damages cables, appliances in Motithang, residents demand accountability

Jul 22, 2026 3 mins read
Contractor’s excavation damages cables, appliances in Motithang,  residents demand accountability

Residents in Motithang have suffered electrical damage and short circuits caused by negligence during stormwater drainage works carried out by Thimphu Thromde, and more than a month of complaints has yielded no accountability from either the contractor or the local authority.

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