Faulty wiring killed regent

Faulty wiring killed regent

UJUNGPANDANG, S. Sulawesi: Police said yesterday that the
death of Andi Saad Pasilong, the Polewali Mamasa Regency chief,
at his official residence on Sunday was an accident.

Polewali Mamasa Police Chief Lt. Col. Djoko Subagio said
Pasilong died of electrocution, which was caused by an overflow
of voltage in the house.

A team from the local PLN office, the state electricity
company, found irregularities in the electric wiring of the
house. They include the absence of a ground wire and electric
outlets which were installed by non-PLN staff, Djoko said.

It was believed Pasilong was electrocuted when he turned the
hot water faucet on.

Police had earlier looked into the possibility of foul play.
(31/09)