J&K: Electric wire falls on truck, driver electrocuted

A truck driver was electrocuted on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on monday, when a high tension wire fell on his vehicle, triggering protests and blockade of the highway in Ramban district, police said.

A truck driver was electrocuted on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on monday, when a high tension wire fell on his vehicle, triggering protests and blockade of the highway in Ramban district, police said.

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The live high tension wire fell on the truck at Ramsoo area of Ramban district resulting in electrocution of driver Liyaqat Ali today, a police official said.

The death triggered protests on the highway, with protesters blaming the power department for negligence.

Following the blockade, there was a heavy traffic jam on the highway. A case was registered in this connection and probe is on, police said.