One dead, another hurt in electrocution in Araihazar
Rafiqul Islam Rana, Araihazar (N'ganj)
In Araihazar, Narayanganj, a 50-year-old woman named Chanbanu died on the spot after accidentally touching an electric wire that ran over the roof of her single-story house.
In Araihazar, Narayanganj, a 50-year-old woman named Chanbanu died on the spot after accidentally touching an electric wire that ran over the roof of her single-story house.
Separately, an electrician named Md. Zahir (50) sustained serious injuries while attempting to repair a fault in an electrical line; he has since been admitted to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. His condition is reported to be critical.
According to police and local sources, the incident occurred on Wednesday at 6:30 AM. Chanbanu, wife of Zaman and a resident of Baraani village in the upazila’s Haijadi Union, was walking on the roof of her single-story home when she inadvertently touched an electric wire passing overhead. She was electrocuted and died instantly. Upon receiving the report, police recovered the body and are currently proceeding with the necessary legal formalities.
Meanwhile, in the same area, an electrician named Md. Zahir was severely injured by an electric shock while working to repair a fault in an electrical line in the Kalibari area of Duptara Union. The incident took place on Wednesday morning.
According to police and local sources, the incident occurred on Wednesday at 6:30 AM. Chanbanu, wife of Zaman and a resident of Baraani village in the upazila’s Haijadi Union, was walking on the roof of her single-story home when she inadvertently touched an electric wire passing overhead. She was electrocuted and died instantly. Upon receiving the report, police recovered the body and are currently proceeding with the necessary legal formalities.
Meanwhile, in the same area, an electrician named Md. Zahir was severely injured by an electric shock while working to repair a fault in an electrical line in the Kalibari area of Duptara Union. The incident took place on Wednesday morning.
