Power Department Worker Dies in Sikkim

Power Department Worker Dies After Electric Shock in Upper Rumbuk.

A tragic incident occurred in Upper Rumbuk, Soreng District, where a 32-year-old man, Purandra Subba, lost his life after reportedly falling due to an electric shock while on duty at the Power Department substation. The incident took place on the evening of February 22, 2025, around 6:40 PM.

The deceased, a resident of Upper Rumbuk, was brought to the Sombaria Primary Health Centre (PHC) at approximately 8:30 PM, where Medical Officer on duty, confirmed the death. The PHC staff alerted authorities, and a case was registered under Section 194 of the BNSS, 2023 (Fatal Accident) with FIR No. 04/2025.

Inquest proceedings were conducted by Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Soreng and the body was sent for postmortem at the District Hospital in Gyalshing for further examination. Initial investigations suggest that there was no foul play involved in the incident.

The authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fall to ensure that all details are thoroughly examined.