Man dies of electric shock in suspected cable theft

4 Oct 2026, 10:09 AM
Man dies of electric shock in suspected cable theft

SHAH ALAM, Oct 4 — A man in his 40s died after being electrocuted while allegedly attempting to steal Tenaga Nasional Bhd cables in Kapar, Klang this morning.

Klang Utara district police chief ACP Ramsay Embol said the local's body was found by members of the public before police personnel were deployed to the scene.

“Investigations found that the victim is believed to have been electrocuted while committing the offence of stealing cables, with his body and hands still attached to the TNB cables.

“Cable-cutting equipment, a padlock, and the motorcycle believed to have been used by the victim were also found at the scene. The victim’s family has identified the deceased,” he said in a statement today.

Ramsay added that the case has been classified as sudden death, while the body was sent to the UiTM Puncak Alam Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

“Anyone with information on the case can contact investigating officer Sergeant Major Azhar at 012-3495921 to assist in the investigation,” he said.

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