MURIDKE (Dunya News) - Two suspected thieves lost their lives in an attempt to steal Wapda transformers in separate incidents here on Tuesday.
In the first incident in Lumbers, a suburbs of Muridke, a suspected thief was burnt alive when he was trying to steal the transformer. He was identified as Khalid, son of Ashraf. His accomplice fled after the incident.
Having being informed, police reached the crime scene and started investigation after shifting the dead body to hospital. A manhunt was launched for the fleeing suspect.
In another incident in Dera Sadawain, thieves were attempting to steal a transformer when area people awoke, which spread panic among the thieves, who opened fire in the air, claiming life of one of the stealers. He was identified as Afzal, son of Nazir. Stolen goods have been recovered. Further investigation was underway.