PDD Worker Dies After Falling From Electric Pole in North Kashmir | Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: A Power Development Department (PDD) worker died after sustaining critical injuries in a fall from an electric pole while carrying out power restoration work in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, reports said.

The incident occurred while the worker was engaged in restoring electricity supply to consumers in the area.

According to reports, he accidentally fell from the electric pole during the restoration operation and suffered serious injuries.

He was immediately shifted to the Sub-District Hospital, Sopore, for treatment and was later referred to the Bone and Joint Hospital, Srinagar, for specialised care due to the severity of his injuries.

However, despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries.

The deceased has been identified as Muhammad Yousuf Shah, a Permanent Daily Labourer (PDL) posted at the Electric Sub-Division Kaloosa under the Electric Division Bandipora.

The incident has highlighted the occupational risks faced by field staff and labourers involved in electricity restoration and maintenance work, particularly during emergency repair operations. [KNT]