Electrical wire falls on truck on highway, driver electrocuted

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.