Man found electrocuted beside Kota Tinggi TNB substation, cable theft attempt suspected

Kota Tinggi — A man was discovered dead this morning, likely electrocuted while attempting to steal power cables close to a Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) substation in Felda Adela, near Sungai Rengit. The unidentified victim, lacking any identification, was found on the roadside by members of the public before dawn. Kota Tinggi police superintendent, Yusof Othman, stated that authorities were alerted via an emergency call through the MERS 999 system at 6:46 am. Police promptly dispatched a team to the scene.

Upon arrival, officers found the male victim approximately a meter away from the TNB substation and roughly 20 meters from the main road. Forensic examination of the body revealed no identification documents or signs of foul play. The investigators discovered a collection of tools which police believe were intended for the attempted cable theft. These items included a 45-centimeter hoe, a cordless grinder, a steel hammer, a pipe wrench, and a headlamp.

Based on the initial findings, the man's death is believed to have been caused by an electric shock while he was cutting live cabling in close proximity to the substation. The police are now working to identify the victim and determine the official cause of death. The body was transferred to Kota Tinggi Hospital's forensic unit for a post-mortem examination, and the case has been classified as a sudden death report.