A man and a woman were electrocuted when a live wire fell down in rainwater in Nishtar Colony, Galaxo Town on Sunday.
Police officials said Muhammad Azeem, 40, of Sukkur received a fatal shock when he was passing through the rainwater with a switched off motorcycle.
The police handed over the bodies to the heirs after completion of legal formalities.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif meanwhile expressed anger over the loss of two precious lives due to electrocution. The premier ordered the authorities concerned to immediately address the problem and take responsibility for this criminal negligence, said a press release issued by the media wing of PM’s office. He said those responsible persons would not be spared.