34-yr-old painter electrocuted

Our Correspondent

Lalru, February 19

A 34-year-old painter reportedly electrocuted after coming in contact with live wires here today.

The deceased has been identified as Rajesh Kumar, a resident of Haryana.

According to the police, the incident took place when the victim was painting a flex board. While painting, he lost his control and the iron ladder which he was using came in contact with a transformer.

After the incident, he was rushed to the Civil Hospital, Dera Bassi, where doctors declared him brought dead.