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A man was found dead beneath a power pole in Ban Non Wattana, Kumphawapi district, Udon Thani, early morning on 4 February, after reportedly being electrocuted while attempting to steal live electrical cables.

 

Local police from the Huai Koeng patrol unit responded to the incident and discovered the lifeless body of an unidentified man lying on the ground near a bamboo ladder. The body had suffered burns from the electrocution. Against the post was a push bike, believed to belong to the decreased.

 

Initial investigations suggest that the man had climbed the pole using a bamboo ladder in an attempt to cut cables from a pole mount transformer. However, he appears to have been electrocuted in the process, causing him to fall to his death.

 

Authorities suspect the deceased was attempting to steal copper wiring, a common target for thieves due to its high resale value. Power theft and vandalism of electrical infrastructure have been persistent issues in rural areas, often leading to dangerous and sometimes fatal consequences.

 

Emergency responders secured the scene, and forensic officers were called in to conduct a detailed examination. The body has been transported to a local hospital for an autopsy to confirm the exact cause of death.

 

Officials have urged residents to report suspicious activity near power lines and warned of the extreme risks involved in tampering with electrical systems.
 

Investigations are ongoing identifying and to determine whether the deceased was acting alone or as part of a larger network involved in cable theft.

 

-- 2025-02-05

 

 

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