2 PDD employees injured in transformer blast succumb to injuries
Agencies6/22/2025

BUDGAM: A massive transformer blast at the Budgam receiving station on June 13 proved fatal, as two injured employees of the Power Development Department (PDD) succumbed to their injuries late last night at SMHS Hospital, here.

The blast occurred during maintenance work, leaving Junior Engineer Hitesh Wali, resident of Jammu and technician Manzoor Ahmad Dar, son of Mohammad Ismail Dar of Khanpora Budgam, critically injured.

Both were initially treated at District Hospital Budgam and later referred to SMHS Hospital for advanced care. They succumbed to their injuries late Saturday night.

Authorities have launched an investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the transformer explosion.

 




Subscribe to Jammu Links News Video Channel
for daily headlines wrap up, interview and other
exclusive video features.

From The Author


Related Articles
More From This Section
ganderbal
DC Ganderbal reviews progress under HADP
kulgam
DC Kulgam reviews arrangements for celebration of Republic day, 2024
ganderbal
Sonamarg remains abuzz with celebrations on New Year
More From This Author
HANDWARA
Khelo India Games in Gulmarg will be held as per schedule: Div Com Kashmir
SRINAGAR
Over 1000 cameras installed at 62 junctions to monitor traffic violations: CEO SSCL
JAMMU
‘Not in his nature to be nasty’: CM Omar Abdullah defends Rahul Gandhi after BJP claims he pushed MP