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Where streets have no lights

Calcutta, we hear, is firmly in the spotlight. Yet, driving in the dark is a norm every night on several thoroughfares. Take the plush and pitch black stretch from Victoria Memorial to Alipore. CESC says power is provided to all the lampposts in the area; it?s up to the maintenance agencies to ensure that there is light. Police are wary of car crash and crime in the cover of darkness...

Spot: Bordering Victoria Memorial
Time: 8.40 pm

What we saw: Not one streetlight for speeding traffic.

Copspeak: ?Our patrolling units have lodged numerous complaints. A serious accident is waiting to happen? ? South Traffic Guard official.

PWDspeak: ?Had police informed us earlier, we would have repaired the lights... We will start repair work soon? ? minister Amar Choudhury.

Spot: Alipore zoo/ National Library
Time: 8.55 pm

What we saw: Lit up by some billboards and headlights.

Copspeak: ?A virtual death trap after 8 pm? ?Tollygunge Traffic Guard official.

CMCspeak: ?When we took over the streetlights from CMDA, they were faulty. Repairs are on? ? Sushil Sharma, mayoral council member (lighting).

Spot: Judge’s Court Road
Time: 9.15 pm

What we saw: Lights out for months; complete blackout.

CMCspeak: ?Lights should be be back in a couple of days? ? Sharma.

Spot: Vidyasagar Setu approach
Time: Monday, 9.35 pm

What we saw: Darkness to and from the bridge.

HRBCspeak: ?The connections are in a series so if one lamppost develops a snag, all of them go off. We will take up repair work at once? ? Sadhan Banerjee, vice-chairman.