Inhabitants of Izmarg, Jalindora and Chutiwari villages in the Gurez valley of Bandipora district staged a protest on Sunday against the Power Development Department, alleging that they have been left without a reliable electricity supply for years. Residents said the absence of a proper power system has pushed their remote border settlements into severe hardship, despite repeated appeals to authorities. According to locals, a single 60 KV transformer installed at Izmarg is being used to supply all three villages. They said the transformer is outdated, overloaded and unable to meet the growing demand, resulting in chronic low voltage and frequent outages. Families reported they are unable to run even basic household appliances, while children often struggle to study in darkness. Villagers said the region remains without dependable electricity for most of the year, worsening living conditions with each passing season. The villagers appealed to the Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, the SDM Gurez and the Tehsildar Gurez to intervene without delay. They urged the administration to upgrade the existing transformer and ensure a stable power supply to prevent further suffering. They said timely action would restore trust and bring long-awaited relief to the people living in the harsh terrain of Gurez valley.