Gangtok, Feb. 25 -- A heart-wrenching incident unfolded in Upper Rumbuk, Soreng district, where a 32-year-old Power Department employee, Purendra Subba, lost his life due to electrocution while on duty at a substation. The unfortunate event occurred on February 22nd at approximately 6:40 PM.

Following the accident, the victim was rushed to Sombaria Primary Health Centre (PHC) around 8:30 PM, where the on-duty medical officer tragically confirmed his demise. In response, PHC personnel promptly alerted the authorities, leading to the registration of a case under FIR No. 04/2025 BNSS, 2023 (Fatal Accident) as per Section 194.

The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Soreng swiftly initiated an inquiry into the matter, ensuring due process i...