Mohali, May 1 -- A 28-year-old lineman with Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) died on Wednesday after receiving a severe electric shock while repairing a transformer in New Defence Colony, Zirakpur.

The deceased was identified as Harpreet Singh, alias Happy, a resident of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Colony, Banur, Mohali.

The incident occurred around 10.30 am when Harpreet was attending to a fault at the site following a complaint.

According to sources, two transformers were located in close proximity at the location.

Harpreet had shut down the power supply to one, unaware that the other was still live.

While working, his hand accidentally came in contact with the live transformer, resulting in a powerful electric shock.

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