Excelsior Correspondent
RAMBAN, Nov 19: A man was killed after an electric pole he was erecting fell upon him in Sangaldhan area, here today.
As per police sources, a man identified as Wali Mohammad, son of Mehmood, a resident of Thatharka Tehsil Gool was erecting electric pole in Movalkote area of Sangaldan when the pole fell on him, resulting his on the spot death.
The deceased was engaged by Pisceesia Savoronics Joint Venture M/s Infra Associates Ramban for lying of electric wires by erecting the electric poles in Sangaldhan area.
However on getting information, relatives of the deceased and local people assembled at Sangaldhan and held protest. They demanded compensation for the bereaved family.
After getting information, SDPO Gool rushed to the spot and assured of all possible help.
On the assurance, the protestors dispersed.
After completing medical and legal formalities, the body of the deceased was handed over to family members for last rites.
Later, a case under FIR Number 74/2020 under Section 304-A IPC was registered against the aforesaid company at Police Station Gool and investigation started.
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