Dolakha, April 25 -- Streetlights installed under a smart city initiative in Charikot in Bhimeshwar Municipality have been switching on during daytime and remaining on longer than scheduled in the morning, exposing technical and operational weaknesses in the system.

Residents first noticed the irregularity during the month of Magh (January-February), when streetlights at the main Charikot junction were found glowing even under bright sunlight. The lights glowed early in the evening and switched off only around 7am, well after sunrise.

The issue persisted for nearly a month, prompting locals to question municipal officials about why streetlights were functioning in daylight hours. However, initial complaints did not immediately resolve t...