Punjab youth dies after contact with high-tension wire during protest

A young activist in Punjab's Ludhiana district died after coming into contact with a high-tension electrical wire on Tuesday while participating in a protest against drug abuse. Jashndeep Singh, 22, was attempting to remove a billboard from a utility pole on the Chandigarh Road in Jamalpur when the iron rod he was using made contact with overhead power lines. The electric shock proved fatal, and Singh was pronounced dead on arrival at a local hospital. Doctors confirmed death due to electrocution. Video footage of the incident has since emerged on social media. The incident highlights the dangers faced by workers and activists when engaging in such activities in proximity to electrical infrastructure. Police have registered the case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatality.