Muazzin electrocuted in Kurigram

BSS
Published On: 24 Jul 2025, 15:10
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KURIGRAM, July 24, 2025 (BSS) - A muazzin died from electrocution at Shimulbari village under Phulbari upazila of the district this morning.

The deceased was identified as Abdul Hamid, 68, muazzin of a local mosque and a resident of the same area.

Shimulbari Union Parishad Chairman Shariful Islam Sohel said Hamid came in contact with a live electric wire while trying to start an irrigation pump near his house around 9 am. He died on the spot.

Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Phulbari Police Station Abdus Salam confirmed the incident.

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