5 die from electrocution, 25 injured during ‘Rath Yatra’ in Bogura

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Bogura, July 08 - Five people died from electrocution and 25 others sustained injuries during ‘Rath Yatra’ (a Hindu religious festival) in Seujgari Amtoli intersection of Bogura district town. 

Four of the deceased were identified as Alok Sarkar, 40, Atoshi Rani, 40, Naresh Mohonta, 65 and Ranjita Mohonta, 60 while the identity of another woman could not be known immediately.

Saihan Waliullah, Officer-in-Charge  of Bogura Sadar Police station, said the ‘Rah Yatra’ procession was brought out from Iskcon Temple around 5 pm on Sunday and when they reached Seujgari Amtala intersection, a fire broke out on the top of the ‘Rath’ as it came in contact with a live  electric wire.

Five people who sat on the top of ‘Rath’ got electrocuted while 25 others were injured.

Later, they were taken to Bogura Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital and Bogura Mohammad Ali Hospital where the five people were declared dead.-UNB