Srinagar, Mar 05 (KNS): Two labors while repairing the damaged wires near Budshah Bridge Srinagar were hit by electric shocks when power department suddenly restore the power supply in the area.
According to KNS correspondent, one laborer identified as Mushtaq Ahmad of Rainawari died on spot while another one was shifted to SMHS Hospital Srinagar and his condition is stated to be critical.
Chief Engineer Shahnaz Goni when contacted told KNS that four officials of the concerned sub division have been placed under suspension for dereliction of duty and a departmental enquiry has been initiated to dig out the root causes of the incident.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Farooq Ahmed Lone told KNS that he has directed Assistant Commissioner Srinagar Sajad Qadri to enquire into the alleged negligence of electric department which resulted in the death of one lineman and serious injuries to another, at Budshah Chowk, Srinagar. (KNS)