Ahsanabad incident: KE to extend all possible support for the child’s medical treatment/ post-treatment rehabilitation and education

Karachi, September 03, 2018 (PPI-OT): With reference to the unfortunate incident in Ahsanabad, K-Electric’s sympathies are with the affected family. On humanitarian grounds, KE has already expressed its wishes to extend all possible support for the child’s medical treatment/ post-treatment rehabilitation and education.

K-Electric would like to ensure that Umer receives the medical care he needs and has also initiated dialogue with a reputable institute to review the case for further treatment i.e. implant artificial limbs. However, a positive response to KE’s offer is still awaited from the family.

KE would like to reiterate that the incident was a consequence of the pervasive kunda wires to extract power through illegal infrastructure by some other elements where this unfortunate incident took place and the innocent child got injured. The power utility has repeatedly disconnected this illegal network and even initiated regulatory action. KE continues to seek strong government support and rigorous enforcement to curb this menace by ensuring that unplanned settlements, illegal networks and kundas are eliminated so that public safety is not compromised.

One the other hand, despite KE’s full cooperation in investigation process, detention of some staff members has discouraged the workforce besides disrupting operations in the area. The power utility appeals concerned authorities to extend support to KE so it can carry out routine operations smoothly.

For more information, contact:
DGM-Media Cell
K-Electric
Formerly known as Karachi Electric Supply Company Limited (KESC)
2nd Floor, State Life Building No 11,
Abdullah Haroon Road, Saddar, Karachi
Tel: +92-21-99207163
Cell: +92-301-8286193
Email: ahmed.faraz@ke.com.pk