Police officials said that 32-year-old Rana Mehboob, son of Yaqoob Khan and resident of Chak No 77-RB, Lohkay was in the field, along with his cattle, when the herd received an electric shock from a pole and died on the spot.
The shepherd, in a bid to save his animals, also received a fatal electric shock. The police handed over the body to the heirs after completing necessary formalities.
Local residents protested against the incident and demanded action against FESCO officials and their high-ups.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 3rd, 2019.
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