Attock: Two people, including an activist of a religious party, died of electrocution in separate incidents in different parts of Attock on Tuesday, police and rescue sources said. The incidents occurred amid preparations for Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) celebrations.
In the first incident, Sufi Mohammad Safdar, an elderly leader of the Pakistan Sunni Tehreek and muezzin at a local mosque, died after suffering an electric shock while installing decorative lights for Milad celebrations in the jurisdiction of Pindigheb Police Station. According to police, he sustained a severe electric shock and died at the scene.
In another incident, 19-year-old Mehar Ali, a resident of Sheerni village in Hazro, died of electrocution in the Sanjwal Chowk area within the limits of Attock Police Station. Rescue and police sources said the teenager, who worked as an electrician, was reportedly working at his shop when he suffered an electric shock and died on the spot.
The respective police stations registered separate cases and launched investigations into the incidents. Rescue and police officials urged citizens to exercise extreme caution while installing electrical decorations, particularly during preparations for religious and public events.
