Family of a Power Development (PDD) employee, who died due to electrocution while on duty, has said the government was delaying approving compensation to them even after completing all formalities.
Shabir Ahmad Sheikh (32) of Haft Chinar here died last year while he was repairing an HT line at Pampore.
“He died due to electrocution while on duty. He is survived by three minor children and wife. The eldest child is eight years old,” said Khurshid Ahmad, brother-in-law of the deceased.
He said Sheikh’s widow has submitted all required documents before competent authority to seek compensation and other relevant help.
“However, the file is gathering dust in the government offices,” he said. The family members of the deceased are at the verge of starvation as they have no source of income.
“The authorities are not taking any measures to help the victim’s family under the rules,” said Ahmad.
The family appealed to the Lieutenant Governor GC Murmu to personally look into the matter and direct the authorities concerned to provide all benefits to the family under the rules.