33-year-old man dies of electric shock at home in Jammu

The incident occurred when the man, identified as Sunil Kumar, 33, a resident of Panjgrain, Nagrota, came in contact with an electric current while working with electrical equipment at his home. He was immediately shifted to the Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu, where doctors declared him brought dead.

Police have taken cognisance of the incident and initiated further investigation to ascertain the circumstances leading to his death.

The incident comes at a time when concerns over electrical safety are growing with the onset of winter across Jammu and Kashmir. As temperatures begin to drop, households increasingly depend on room heaters, electric blankets, blowers, heating coils and other electrical appliances to keep themselves warm.

Every winter, authorities issue repeated advisories urging people to exercise caution while using heating equipment and other electrical gadgets. However, incidents involving electric shocks, short circuits and fires continue to highlight the risks associated with faulty appliances, damaged wiring and unsafe electrical connections.

Overloading sockets, using poor-quality extension boards, leaving heating appliances unattended and handling electrical equipment with wet hands can lead to serious accidents. In many cases, old or poorly maintained household wiring further increases the risk.

Residents have been advised to check electrical connections, avoid overloading power sockets, use standard-certified appliances and switch off electrical equipment when not in use. Any repair or maintenance work should be carried out by qualified electricians rather than attempting risky repairs independently.

Authorities have also urged people to remain particularly cautious during winter, when increased use of electrical heating devices can put additional pressure on household wiring and connections.