Srinagar: A lineman working with Power Development Department (PDD) died due to electric shock in Hafroo area of Chadoora in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Sunday, officials said.
Officials said that the lineman identified as Mohammad Ashraf Mir, a resident of Badipora Nagam Charshrief, received electric shock while repairing a line in Hafroo area.
He was immediately shifted to a local hospital, however, doctors declared him brought dead on arrival.
