A 12-YEAR-OLD girl is believed to have died after she was electrocuted while using a mobile phone at her home yesterday in Kampung Baru Sungai Raya Luar, Lojing, near Gua Musang, Kelantan.

Gua Musang district police chief Sik Choon Foo said the incident occurred about 4.50pm when the area was struck by a thunderstorm.

He said the police were alerted to the incident following a police report filed by the victim’s father, M. Nor Zawawi Awan.

“After the complainant (the victim’s father) completed his prayers at the nearby surau, he went home upon learning that there was a power outage at his house. About 15 minutes later, he was informed by his wife that their daughter Nur Asyqin Qistina was unconscious in bed.

“The father then checked on Nur Asyqin Qistina and found burn marks on her arm and mattress. There was also a mobile phone in her daughter’s right hand and a phone charger near her,” he said in a statement today.

Sik said the father took his daughter to the Kuala Betis Health Clinic where she was pronounced dead.

“Investigations showed that there was no criminal element involved in the girl’s death and the incident was believed to have occurred after the solar inverter at the complainant’s house was struck by lightning.

“The victim’s body was taken to the Gua Musang Hospital at 8pm yesterday,” he said. – Bernama, August 16, 2022.