Srinagar, June 22 -- Junior Engineer Hitesh Wali, a resident of Jammu, and Technician Manzoor Ahmad Dar, son of Mohammad Ismail Dar from Khanpora, Budgam were injured during a maintenance operation when the transformer exploded. Initially rushed to District Hospital Budgam, both were later shifted to SMHS Hospital in Srinagar for specialized treatment. Despite medical efforts, they passed away late Saturday night.

The tragic deaths have triggered a wave of concern and anger among PDD employees and unions, who are now demanding urgent reforms to ensure the safety of personnel dealing with high-voltage infrastructure. Calls for improved training, mandatory protective gear, and stricter safety regulations have grown louder in the aftermath ...