Man electrocuted to death

By Our Correspondent
May 05, 2025
Workers are seen on an electric pole in Islamabad on October 26, 2023. — APP
Workers are seen on an electric pole in Islamabad on October 26, 2023. — APP

LAHORE:A 24-year old man lost his life to electrocution in the limits of Batapur police on Sunday while attempting to fix a Wi-Fi antenna on the roof of a residence.

The victim, identified as Shahzad, a resident of Jalo Mor Batapur, reportedly came into contact with live electric wires during the repair work. Eyewitnesses said that the incident happened suddenly, and Shahzad died on the spot due to the severe electric shock.

Police reached the site shortly after the incident. Body was handed over to Edhi Ambulance services and transported to Shahzad’s ancestral home in Depalpur.