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Couple electrocuted to death in Meherpur
A couple was electrocuted to death in a tragic accident at Meherpur district on Monday.
The victims were identified as Golam Kibria, 55, a mason and son of the late Azizul Haque, and his wife Rina Khatun, 45 who are the residents in Chaugachha village under Gangni upazila . The couple is survived by their three daughters.
The incident occurred around 3:30pm when an electric wire, reportedly torn from a neighboring house, became entangled with a bicycle near their home.
According to eyewitnesses, Golam Kibria was electrocuted while attempting to retrieve the bicycle, unaware that it was in contact with the live wire.
Hearing his screams, Rina Khatun rushed to his aid and was also electrocuted in the process.
Both fell unconscious at the scene. Locals promptly disconnected the power supply and rushed them to Gangni Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared them dead on arrival, reports UNB.
Gangni Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Bani Israil confirmed the incident.