Both the pillars on which the transformer is installed are in a dilapidated condition.

Residents said they have contacted Desa several times over the last three years and informed the officials about the dangerous situation. They have submitted written application to Desa three times and the latest one was three months ago.

"We are passing days in great anxiety as the transformer may collapse anytime causing accident," said Mohammad Rafiqul Haq Chowdhury, a local resident. "But the Desa officials are indifferent to the matter and have not yet taken any measures."

When contacted, Habibur Rahman, executive engineer, Tejgaon zone of Desa, said, "I have recently taken charge of this zone. I'm not aware of it."

However, Habibur assured that he will look into the matter and solve the problem soon. When asked why no action was taken in three years, he replied: "May be it was not necessary to relocate and renovate the transformer then."

Star City correspondent also contacted Mesbaur Rahman, the former executive engineer (distribution) of Tejgaon zone who left the charge in December and is now working as assistant chief engineer in Desa. He said: "Due to lack of fund we could not relocate the transformer. In the current fiscal year we have sanctioned money for this."