Srinagar, Nov 30: A labourer working with the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) was electrocuted during repair work in Shopian on Sunday, officials said.
The injured has been identified as Rafiq Ahmad Lone, son of Abdul Rahim Lone, a local of Baderhama Zawoora in Shopian. Officials said he received an electric shock while repairing power lines near the DPL office in Shopian.
Co-workers and local inhabitants immediately rushed to the spot and shifted the injured man to the District Hospital Shopian for treatment.
Hospital sources said he remains under medical supervision.
Police have also taken note of the incident and initiated proceedings. [KNT]
