Ludhiana, July 23 -- Electricity consumers in Ludhiana are likely to face prolonged delays in fault restoration and complaint redressal following the extension of a mass casual leave strike by Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) employees. The workers extended their strike by two additional days on Wednesday after talks with the Punjab government failed.

The agitation, which entered its second day on Wednesday, has already disrupted field operations across the district. According to official data, more than 18,820 electricity complaints were registered in the central zone of Ludhiana since the strike began on Tuesday, with thousands either pending or resolved after considerable delay due to the shortage of field staff. The ext...