Man trapped on pole while stealing transformer rescued in Gazipur
Photo: Agamir Somoy
A man attempting to steal an electric transformer in Sreepur, Gazipur, got trapped on an electric pole, and Fire Service members brought him down after about 30 minutes of effort.
Sreepur Fire Service Station Officer Khairul Alam confirmed the matter. The incident occurred in the Shatir Bazar area of Telihati Union under the upazila around 9:30 pm on Thursday.
The man was identified as Md Liton, 32. During the incident, various parts of his body were burned after being electrocuted.
According to eyewitnesses, Liton climbed an electric pole behind a brick kiln adjacent to Shatir Bazar to steal a Palli Bidyut transformer. At that time, a local spotted him and started shouting. Nearby people quickly arrived at the scene and surrounded him. They caught an accomplice of his who was standing on the ground, while Liton remained trapped atop the pole. After the Fire Service was notified, members rushed to the spot and rescued him.
Station Officer Khairul said, “Alongside handing him over to the police, he was sent to the hospital for medical treatment.”
Sreepur Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mohammad Shahinur Alam added that legal action will be taken after the investigation.
