In a shocking incident, the Walgaon substation fire in Amravati district has raised serious concerns about public anger over infrastructure failures. Two young men, reportedly enraged by a prolonged power outage in Revasa village, allegedly set fire to a local electricity substation and attempted to attack the duty engineer with petrol.

Frustration Over Power Cuts Triggers Violence

The violent act occurred around noon on Monday, after Revasa residents faced a power blackout since Friday night. With no communication from electricity officials and multiple calls going unanswered, villagers decided to confront the staff directly.

Attempted Assault and Arson Caught on Camera

During the confrontation at the Walgaon substation, one youth started recording a video of the on-duty engineer. Another suspect allegedly poured petrol on the engineer, who managed to escape just in time. The attackers then doused office furniture with petrol and set a table on fire.

A video of the Walgaon substation fire is now circulating online, showing flames inside the office. The fire caused damage to furniture and temporarily disrupted local power operations.

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Police Response and Legal Action

Police have filed cases under multiple IPC sections, including arson, criminal intimidation, and obstructing a public servant. Valgaon Police confirmed the arrest of two suspects. Investigations are ongoing to find if more people were involved in the incident.

Officials Urge Calm, Promise Improvements

Authorities strongly condemned the attack and appealed to citizens to use legal channels for grievances. Power department officials promised quick restoration of electricity and better communication during future outages.

The incident highlights rising public frustration over power infrastructure failures and underlines the urgent need for better response mechanisms in rural Maharashtra.

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