PDD lineman dies of electrocution in Pattan

Baramulla: A Power Development Department employee (PDD) was electrocuted on Monday after receiving an electric shock while repairing a faulty line at Khenpeth Singhpora area of Pattan in Baramulla district.
An official said that the lineman received an electric shock and died on the spot while repairing a live wire on an electric pole in Khenpeth village.
The deceased has been identified as Ghulam Rasool Wani (35), a police official said, adding that a case has been registered and investigations taken up. (KNO)