11-year-old dies of electrocution in Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI: An 11-year-old boy succumbed to his injuries on Thursday ten days after he was admitted to hospital when live electric wire fell on him in a Rawalpindi neighbourhood, ARY News reported Thursday.

Mohibullah remained under treatment at hospital for 10 days and died today. His father said Mohib died after high-tension electric wire fell on him. He said the family had requested local authorities to remove electric wires dangling over the house for some time.

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company chief took notice of the incident and sought report from officials concerned within two days.

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Initial report suggested that the incident had occurred on Feb 11 and the boy lost his life after he tried to get the hold of a falling kite and he jumped from a roof and stuck in wires.

The report said the request for removal of wires had already been submitted while officials concerned had also been conveyed about the cost of the work.

Residents have earlier reported the hanging electricity wires of high voltage. The residents said that Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has not taken any step to resolve the issue despite continuous complaints. They had also urged the district administration to ensure safety of the people by maintaining the wires.