Power hazards: Woman electrocuted in Swat

MINGORA: A woman was electrocuted in Khwazakhela area of Swat district on Saturday while trying to tie a goat to an electric pole. According to the police, the incident occurred in Tigdaray, a mountainous area of Khwazakhela. An official told The Express Tribune, the main power supply line had been cut off and connected to part of the pylon. “When the woman touched the pylon, she was electrocuted,” he added.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 30^th, 2015.