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LALMONIRHAT, May 17, 2025 (BSS) - A 30-year old man and his mother died of 
electrocution while trying to save their cow at Dulali Harikhowa village 
under Goral union in Kaliganj upazila of the district this noon.

The deceased were identified as Jamal Hossain, and his mother Kamala Begum, 
70, residents of the same area.

The tragic incident took place around 12 noon. 

Jamal received a massive electric shock as he was trying to save his cow 
which was electrocuted in a room of his house, police and eyewitnesses said. 

"During the sudden rain, the cow ran into the room where a battery-powered 
auto-rickshaw was charging. While running, it inadvertently collided with the 
auto-rickshaw and was electrocuted," the sources added.

In the meantime, Jamal's mother rushed to the spot and tried to rescue her 
son but got electrocuted and died on the scene. 

Mostakim Islam, in-charge of the Goral Police Investigation Center in 
Kaliganj, confirmed the matter.