Man electrocuted by farm fence in Gua Musang


GUA MUSANG (Bernama): A 56-year-old man was electrocuted after he was believed to have connected his household electricity supply to a fence around his nearby farm to prevent animals from entering the farm in Kampung Star Baru here.

Mokhtar Mat Nor was found dead by his neighbour at about 8am on Sunday (June 13), said district police chief Supt Sik Choon Foo.

He said based on preliminary investigations, the victim was believed to have died three days ago after his leg was caught in a coil of wire which was connected to his house from the fence around the farm.

The power supply had to be disconnected before the body could be removed from the spot, he said when contacted.

He said the body of the victim was sent to the Gua Musang Hospital for a post-mortem. - Bernama

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Police , electrocuted , electric fence , Gua Musang , farm

Next In Nation

Melaka polls: PN first-timer buoyed by grassroots response in Bukit Katil
Anwar urges construction workforce to acquire robotics, automation and digital skills
Ramkarpal: Najib may have to serve 1MDB sentence at Kajang Prison if SRC jail term deemed completed
M'sia must develop, export own construction tech, says PM
AGC files bid to review Najib’s discharge order
KKB water surge incident: Five found dead, three still missing
Malaysia targets 500,000 affordable homes by 2030, says Anwar
S'wak to adopt hybrid financing model in transition to green economy, says Abang Jo
Melaka polls: Safeguards tightened after alleged cyberattack on EC website, says Ramlan
Seven nabbed over RM28.4mil jewellery heist at Johor pawnshop

Air Pollutant Index

Note: API is calculated based on 24hr running average of the most dominant parameter.

Highest API Readings

    Select State and Location to view the latest API reading

    Others Also Read