Mirzaganj Correspondent
A worker named Mohammad Khaleq Hawlader (55) was electrocuted in Mirzaganj Upazila of Patuakhali.
The incident took place on Thursday morning while installing a tube well in the Dichirhat area of Bibichini Union in the adjoining Betagi Upazila.
Deceased Mohammad Khaleque Hawladar was a resident of Dakshin Amragachhia village under Amrangachhia union of the upazila.
Another worker Shahid, who witnessed the incident, said that on the morning of the incident, Khaleq was asked to switch on the electric motor to fetch water. At this time he was suddenly electrocuted. He was later rushed to Mirzaganj Hospital in critical condition and was pronounced dead by the on-duty doctor.
Officer-in-charge (OC) of Mirzaganj Police Station Mohammad Mahibullah said, "I have received news that one person has died due to electrocution. Police have been dispatched to the spot. Necessary steps will be taken in this regard”.
