PDD employee slips to death
GK NEWS NETWORK
Srinagar, Dec 9: An employee of Power Development Department (PDD) fell from an electric pole while attempting to rectify fault.
Muhammed Ashraf son of Ghulam Muhammad resident of Kapran, fell from an electric pole while rectifying the fault, resulting in serious injuries.
A police spokesman said he was shifted to District Hospital Anantnag where he succumbed to his injuries. The body of deceased was handed over to his next of kins for last rites. Police has registered a case in this regard.
Lastupdate on : Sun, 9 Dec 2012 21:30:00 Makkah time
Lastupdate on : Sun, 9 Dec 2012 18:30:00 GMT
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