In the snow-covered landscapes of Tarathpora Ramhall, where darkness had swallowed entire homes due to power outages, a group of unsung heroes fought relentlessly against the odds.
The Power Development Department (PDD) workers, often overlooked and underappreciated, risked their lives to restore electricity amid freezing temperatures and treacherous conditions.
Among them were Inspector Mohammad Sadiq, Riyaz Ahmad Bhat, Abdul Ahad Shah, and Farooq Ahmad Rather, who, without proper safety gear, climbed slippery poles and trudged through knee-deep snow, battling exhaustion and extreme cold.
Their courage and determination brought light back into homes, yet their sacrifices remain buried under the monotony of daily life—forgotten too soon.
Despite their unwavering commitment, these heroes return home to meager wages, uncertain job security, and little recognition from authorities.
Many of them are contractual workers, struggling to make ends meet, their dedication often taken for granted.
Their hands may restore power to thousands, yet their own struggles remain in the shadows.
As the community rejoices over the restored electricity, a painful question lingers—who will stand up for these workers?
Who will fight for their rights, their safety, their dignity?
Until then, these unsung warriors will continue their silent battles, their struggles hidden behind the very lights they work so hard to restore.
