Five members of a family died after being electrocuted at Juri upazila in Moulvibazar district early Tuesday (March 26).

The incident took place at Mokhles Miah's house in East Goalbari in the early hours.

The incident happened after an electric wire fell on the tin roof of a house owned by Foizur Rahman due to heavy rain and a storm.

While trying to leave the house during this time, five members of the same family were electrocuted to death. 

The deceased were Foizur Rahman, 52, his wife Siri Begum, 45, daughters Samia Begum, 16, Sabina, 13, and son Sayem, eight. 

At the time, their daughter six-year-old Sonia was injured.

Juri Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) SM Mainuddin confirmed the matter.

He said the bodies were kept at Juri Upazila Health Complex.

BDST: 1132 HRS, MAR 26, 2024
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