Mysuru: A youth, who was installing zinc sheets to a roof in a factory,  died after falling from the roof yesterday morning.

The deceased youth has been identified as Mohammed Imran (27), son of Mohammed Akram and a resident of Bada Makhan near Tipu Circle in city.

Imran, who was employed at a factory in Bannimantap Industrial Area, was installing zinc sheets to a roof, when he slipped and fell down at about 11.30 am yesterday, resulting in his death, according to a complaint lodged by his parents. N.R. Police, who have registered a case in this regard, are investigating.