India News | Worker Dies of Electrocution at Gautam Buddh University
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A 29-year-old man died on Thursday allegedly due to electrocution at Gautam Buddh University in Greater Noida, officials said.
Noida, Apr 20 (PTI) A 29-year-old man died on Thursday allegedly due to electrocution at Gautam Buddh University in Greater Noida, officials said.
The deceased has been identified as Jagpal Singh, a native of adjoining Bulandshahr district, a police official said.
"Singh suffered electrocution injuries while working at the university. He was taken to the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) in an unconscious state," a police spokesperson said.
"However, Singh died during treatment at the hospital," the spokesperson said.
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Singh's family has been informed and the body has been sent for post-mortem while other legal proceedings are underway, the police said.
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