Budgam Youth Dies of Electrocution During Picnic in Bandipora

SRINAGAR: A 22-year-old-youth from Central Kashmir’s Budgam district lost his life due to electrocution while on a picnic in Athwatoo area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Saturday, officials said

The deceased has been identified as Syed Muneeb, son of Syed Imtiyaz, a resident of Mirgund in Budgam. Muneeb was part of a group of five friends, who had gone to the scenic Athwatoo area for a day-long picnic.

According to initial reports, the incident occurred while the group was collecting firewood near their campsite.

Eyewitnesses claimed that Muneeb came into contact with an electric pole that may have been live due to an alleged fault in the local power supply line. The contact resulted in severe burn injuries, and the youth died on the spot.

His body was later shifted to the District Hospital Bandipora, where doctors declared him “brought dead.” Hospital officials confirmed the presence of burn injuries, though the exact cause of death will be determined through medico-legal procedures.

Meanwhile, an official stated that a formal investigation has been initiated to ascertain the exact cause of the incident. “We are looking into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The claims regarding a charged pole or faulty wiring are being examined,” he said—(KNO)