MURIDKE: At least two people were electrocuted to death while eight others were scorched due to the sudden restoration of power supply while repairing 11000 KV broken power line.
According to details, the incident took place in Ahadian area of Muridke, district Sheikhupura where local people were engaged in repairing broken 11000 KV power line on a self-help basis.
The Wapda suddenly restored the supply. Resultantly, two people including Bilal 22, and Muhammad Ali 45 were electrocuted to death, while eight others were scorched.
The Rescue 1122 personnel reached the scene soon after being informed and shifted the bodies and injured to Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital Muridke where the condition of four people was stated to be critical.
The locals protesting against the incident have demanded the authorities concerned to take notice of the incident and take strict action against the Wapda.