Ludhiana, Aug. 23 -- The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) on Friday suspended two employees of the Sunder Nagar division for "negligence" in issuing compensation to kin of a deceased worker, Amanpreet Singh. He had succumbed to injuries after falling from an electricity pole on Wednesday.

The suspended employees have been identified as Yogesh Kumar Mandal, a superintendent, and Prabhjot Kaur, deputy accounts officer, both posted in Sunder Nagar. The suspensions have been issued under Rule 4(1) of the Employees (Discipline and Appeal) Regulations, 1971, the PSPCL stated.

Reportedly, both employees had been tasked with issuing a cheque to provide financial assistance to the affected family. A written approval had to be provi...