Baramulla, Apr 19: A Power Development Department lineman died after recieving an electric shock in Binner area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Sunday.
Reports said that the lineman identified as Abdul Khaliq Sheikh, son of Mohammad Sultan Sheikh, was critically injured after recieving an electric shock, while on duty in Binner.
They said, he was shifted to hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.
His demise has been widely mourned, with prayers offered for eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family.
Meanwhile police have taken cognizance of the incident.
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