Valuable batteries were stolen from the Kulad telephone exchange in Bhanjanagar, Ganjam district. This follows two similar thefts in the area recently. Due to the lack of backup batteries, thousands of consumers are facing connectivity issues during power outages. Police are yet to trace the suspects, and locals have threatened protests if authorities do not take immediate action. https://www.dharitri.com/battery-theft-from-telephone-exchange-power-outage-leaves-users-without-service/ #creator program