Srinagar, August 25: A head constable of Police died due to electric shock in Thanamandi area of Rajouri district in Jammu division on Wednesday.

Station head officer Thanamandi Fareed Ahmad said that a head constable recieved a severe electric shock while on duty. He was immediately rushed to nearby hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.

He has been identified as Mohd Arif Khan son of Haji Abdul Rashid Thakkar resident of Thanamandi. He was posted in police station Thanamandi, the officer added.

Meanwhile a case has been registered in this regard and investigation takenup. gns