Ludhiana: On the occasion of Sangrad, the chola of Nishan Sahib was being changed at Gurdwara Har Krishna Sahib in front of Shagun Palace in Dharampura, Ludhiana district of Punjab. Suddenly, the Nishan Sahib touched the electric wires, due to which 4 people got electrocuted.
In this accident, one person died on the spot, while 3 other injured people have been admitted to CMC Hospital. There is mourning in the area after the accident. The deceased has been identified as Ashok Kumar, a resident of Tibba Road. The injured include Ranveer Singh, Rajinder Singh and Jagjit Singh Dhall. As soon as the incident was known, MLA Ashok Parashar also reached CMC Hospital and enquired about the condition of the injured.
Person died on the spot
Tinku, nephew of the deceased Ashok Kumar, said that his uncle often serves at religious places. He never got married in his life. He often used to come to serve at Khatu Shyam Mandir or Gurudwara Sahib. Today, while changing Nishan Sahib in Gurudwara Sahib, an accident suddenly occurred. The electric current was so strong that Uncle died on the spot.
Nishan Sahib was touched by the electric wires
Lucky, a resident of the area, said that this incident happened in Gurudwara Har Krishna Sahib in Dharampura. While hoisting Nishan Sahib, the balance was lost, due to which the pipe of Nishan Sahib touched the electric wires. After the electric shock, the sevadars immediately switched off the power supply, but by then Ashok had died.
Councillor Gaurav Jeet Gora, who reached the spot, said that a very sad incident had happened today. Nishan Sahib’s chola is offered every month in Gurdwara Sahib. This accident happened due to a sudden loss of balance. His condolences are with the injured and the family of the deceased in the accident.