Budgam, Aug 6 (KNS): People's Democratic Front (PDF) Chairman and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Wednesday expressed profound grief and shock over the tragic electrocution of two young men in Ichgam village of central Kashmir’s Budgam district, which led to the death of one youth and left another battling for life.

Calling the incident “deeply disturbing and heart-wrenching,” the former minister said the death of Zeeshan

Ahmed, a bright young resident of Ichgam, is an irreparable loss not only to his family but to the entire community.

Zeeshan and his friend Arfat Ahmed reportedly received a powerful electric shock while bathing in a spring after a live wire snapped and came in contact with water.

In a heartfelt condolence message, Hakeem Yaseen said, “This tragic incident has shaken all of us. A young life has been lost in the most avoidable and cruel manner. My deepest condolences to the family of Zeeshan Ahmed. I also pray for the speedy recovery of Arfat Ahmed, who continues to fight for his life.”

Holding authorities accountable, Yaseen expressed anguish over the persistent negligence of public safety infrastructure.

“This is not the first time such an incident has occurred in our rural areas.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelThe presence of lowhanging or poorly maintained electric wires near water bodies and public places is a criminal oversight. The Power Development Department must answer for this lapse,” he said.

Calling the tragedy a result of “official apathy,” Yaseen demanded an urgent and transparent probe into the circumstances that led to the electrocution.

“There must be a time-bound investigation to fix responsibility. If any department is found guilty of negligence, strict action should follow. Public safety cannot be compromised,” he asserted.

The former minister also urged the district administration and the Power Department to immediately inspect all exposed electric lines in the area.

“This is a wake-up call. Preventive action must be taken without any delay to ensure such tragedies are not repeated. One family has already lost their son—no other parent should have to go through this pain,” he added.

Yaseen said the youth of Kashmir deserve a safer environment. “It is the duty of the government to protect its citizens, especially in rural belts where basic infrastructure is often overlooked. The pain of this family must not be in vain,” he said.(KNS)