Srinagar- A lineman of the Power Development Department (PDD) was injured after allegedly being attacked by a consumer during a power disconnection drive at the Soiteng area in Srinagar on Friday.
A video that surfaced on the social media platform showed the injured lineman narrating his ordeal, which, according to him, took place in the Soiteng area when he was carrying out a power connection drive ordered by the department.
The injured lineman identified himself as Abdul Majeed and said that he was attacked on his head with a chair, which left him injured.
Subsequently, after the incident, the injured lineman was shifted to SMHS Hospital for medical treatment.
“FIR lodged against culprit Ghulam Mohiddin Parray, R/o Soiteng who assaulted lineman on duty today. His service line also removed. Arrested by PS Nowgam, Sgr. Inspections continue against power thieves in same area: Er. Nisar Ahmad, SDO, Sheikh Bagh,” KPDCL wrote on X, formerly twitter.
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