Budgam, July 22, KDC: A heart-wrenching tragedy struck the Farashgund Daharmunah area of Budgam as a 14-year-old boy, critically injured in an electrocution incident, succumbed to his injuries at SKIMS Soura early Tuesday morning after fighting for his life for over 48 hours in intensive care unit.
According to officials, the deceased, Farhan Shabir Mir, suffered a electric shock on Sunday evening under circumstances still under investigation. He was immediately shifted to Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), where he remained in critical condition until his passing today.
This is the second electrocution-related death reported from the Daharmunah locality in recent times.
Officials confirmed that cognizance of the incident has been taken and a formal investigation is underway. (KDC)
