Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 29 2009:
A construction worker died of electrocution today when the GI sheet he was holding came into contact with high tension wire.
The worker was preparing to cover the roof of a newly constructed Anganwadi centre with GI sheets.
The tragic incident took place Kairang Mayai Leikai under Heingang police station in Imphal East district at about 1.30 pm today, said a police source.
Thiyam Nobin (42) of Bamon Kampu Mayai Leikai was preparing to cover the Anganwadi centre with GI sheets together three other workers.
Nobin got electrocuted when he held up a GI sheet upright as it came into contact with a high tension wire.
Because of the shock, Nobin fell down from the roof-top.
He was immediately rushed to JN Hospital from where he was referred to RIMS.
He succumbed on the way to RIMS.