PDD Daily-Wager Electrocuted To Death While On Duty At Receiving Station In Shopian

Srinagar : A Power Development Department employee died after suffering an electric shock while on duty at Receiving Station Kanipora Balpora in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Monday.

Officials told that the employee, identified as Altaf Ahmad, son of resident of Berthipora Shopian, came in contact with a live wire and died on the spot.

The incident occurred at the receiving station when he was performing his duties, they said.

Police have taken cognizance of the incident and further proceedings have been initiated.(GNS)