J&K PDD workers protest in Pampore following tragic death of colleague

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DAR MUNEEB

SRINAGAR APRIL 10:– (KS): Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Department workers on Thursday held a peaceful protest in Pampore, mourning the tragic death of their colleague.

Mohammad Yousuf Dar, a resident of Goripora Barsoo, a Permanent daily wager employee sustained serious injuries on April 5 after falling from an electric pole while repairing a Power line in the Frestabal area of Pampore.

He was initially treated at sub district hospital Pampore and later shifted to SKIMS Soura for advanced treatment. Despite doctors efforts he succumbed to his injuries on April
9 this year.

As per the news agency Kashmir Scroll, the protesting workers gathered at the Sub-Division Office Pampore, demanded adequate compensation for the deceased lineman’s family and called for the regularization of daily-wager employees to ensure better job security and safety protocols.

Additionally, the protesters urged the government to provide a job to a family member of the deceased.

The PDD workers said that if their demands are not addressed, they may escalate the protest in the coming days.—(KS)