Kalaburagi: GESCOM lineman dies of electrocution during repair work, another grievously injured
Kalburgi: A lineman was killed due to electrocution during the repair of an electric power line while another lineman was reportedly was sustained injuries in the incident that was reported on Saturday near Innoli village, Chincholi here.
The deceased has been identified as Innoli GESCOM lineman Saddham, while the injured lineman has been identified as Vathan, who is being treated at a local hospital for his injuries.
Locals alleged that the negligence of the GESCOM officials caused the incident that resulted in death of one lineman and injuries to other.
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5 schoolchildren among 7 killed in blast in southwest Pakistan
Islamabad (PTI): At least seven people, including five schoolchildren and a policeman, were killed on Friday in a remote-controlled blast in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, according to media reports.
The blast occurred at 8.35 am near a school at the Civil Hospital Chowk of the Mastung district of the province, Dawn newspaper reported.
“It appears that an IED (improvised explosive device) attached to a motorcycle was detonated near a police mobile,” Kalat Division Commissioner Naeem Bazai was quoted as saying in the report.
“So far, seven individuals have been killed, including five school students,” Bazai said. At least 22 people were injured in the attack.
Most of those injured were schoolchildren, Geo News reported, adding that they were shifted to a nearby hospital.
A police van and several auto-rickshaws were damaged in the explosion, according to the report.
An emergency was declared across all Quetta hospitals after the blast, the report said quoting the provincial health department spokesperson, adding that all doctors, pharmacists, staff nurses and other medical staff were summoned.
