Srinagar: A 65-year-old woman died after receiving an electric shock in the Naid Kadal area of Srinagar on Monday, officials said.
An official said that the woman came into contact with a live electric current after touching an electric pole during heavy rainfall in the area.
He said she sustained critical injuries and was immediately shifted to a hospital, where doctors declared her brought dead.
The deceased has been identified as Shamima Makhdoomi (65), wife of Ghulam Nabi and a resident of Naid Kadal.
Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident and initiated further investigation. More details are awaited.—(KNO)