Mohali, June 4 -- A 34-year-old outsourced employee of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) died after receiving an electric shock while repairing a power line in Mor Thikri village in Zirakpur on Tuesday.

The deceased, Lakhveer Singh, hailed from Matwale village and was employed by a private contractor. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Following the incident, sub-divisional officer Gurjinder Singh confirmed that a departmental inquiry had been initiated. "We are investigating the matter and appropriate action will be taken based on the findings," he said.

The victim's family, along with members of local farmer organisations, staged a protest outside the PSPCL office, alleging gross negligence by the electricity d...