Excelsior Correspondent
MENDHAR, Dec 12: A 14-year-old boy lost his life in a tragic incident of an electric shock in Gohlad, Malikpur village of Mendhar Sub-Division today.
The incident occurred when Mohd Ashfaq, son of Mohd Aslam, was plucking leaves from a tree in his house courtyard for his goats.
According to reports, Ashfaq was on the tree when he accidentally came into contact with a live electric wire passing overhead. The electric shock caused him to fall from the tree. Neighbours immediately rushed him to Mendhar Sub-District Hospital, but the doctors declared him dead on arrival.
Block Medical Officer, Mendhar, Dr Ashfaq Ahmed, confirmed the incident. After completing the necessary formalities at the hospital, the body was handed over to the family.
This tragic event has plunged the entire village into mourning. Meanwhile, the police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the matter.
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