Incident at Electrical Substation: Two Men Suffer Burns After Attempting to Steal Cables
Background
On [date], an incident occurred at an electrical substation owned by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) in Section 6, Shah Alam, which resulted in serious consequences for two individuals who attempted to steal cables from the substation.
Incident Details
The incident occurred at noon when the two men, aged 31 and 49, entered the electrical substation with the intention of cutting and stealing cables. However, their actions led to an explosion and fire, causing them to suffer burns to their face, hands, and legs. The two men were rushed to the Shah Alam Hospital for treatment.
Police Investigation
The Shah Alam police chief, ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim, said that the police received a report from TNB about the two suspects committing mischief by cutting and stealing cables at the electrical substation. Investigations revealed that the suspects had trespassed into the electrical substation and attempted to cut the cables, resulting in the explosion and fire. The police also found cable-cutting tools at the scene, which are believed to have been used during the incident.
Suspects’ Criminal Records
Further investigations revealed that the 49-year-old suspect had ten previous criminal records related to crime and drugs, while the second suspect had 21 previous records, also for crime and drugs.
Estimated Loss
The estimated loss from the incident is RM350,000, which covers the cost for the repair and reinstallation of the cables.
Investigation Underway
The case is being investigated under Section 431A of the Penal Code, and members of the public with any information related to the incident are urged to contact Investigating Officer Insp Nor Sabryna Mohammad Taha at 014-5130450 to assist with the investigation.
Conclusion
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting the law and the consequences of engaging in illegal activities. The police and TNB are working together to ensure that those responsible for the incident are held accountable and that the community is protected from similar incidents in the future.
FAQs
Q: What happened during the incident?
A: Two men attempted to steal cables from an electrical substation owned by TNB, which resulted in an explosion and fire, causing them to suffer burns.
Q: What is the estimated loss from the incident?
A: The estimated loss is RM350,000, which covers the cost for the repair and reinstallation of the cables.
Q: Are the suspects facing any charges?
A: The case is being investigated under Section 431A of the Penal Code, and the suspects are expected to face charges related to the incident.
Q: How can members of the public assist with the investigation?
A: Members of the public with any information related to the incident can contact Investigating Officer Insp Nor Sabryna Mohammad Taha at 014-5130450 to assist with the investigation.