K-Electric updated stance on unfortunate electrocution incident that took place in Ahsanabad of 8 year old child, Muhammad Umer

Karachi, August 31, 2018 (PPI-OT): With reference to the unfortunate incident occurred in the Ahsanabad, K-Electric deeply sympathises with the family and continues to engage with them for all possible support for Muhammad Umer’s current and future medical expenses. It is understandable that the child’s family looks to explore legal options. As a law abiding organization, KE will extend full cooperation in investigation process.

As per preliminary investigations, 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. KE once again reiterates full cooperation to any investigation into the matter and requests relevant authorities’ intervention to ensure KE operations in the area are not disrupted.

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