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Electrical wire falls on truck on highway, driver electrocuted

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Press Trust of India Jammu
Last Updated : Jan 28 2013 | 4:05 PM IST

The live high tension wire fell on the truck at Ramsoo area of Ramban district resulting in electrocution of driver Liyaqat Ali today, a police official said.

The death triggered protests on the highway, with protesters blaming the Power department for negligence.

Following the blockade, there was a heavy traffic jam on the highway, he said.

A case was registered in this connection and probe is on, police said.

  

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First Published: Jan 28 2013 | 4:05 PM IST

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