2 injured after electrocution in Munshiganj

Two individuals were injured after electrocution while attempting to steal a transformer at Gazaria upazila in Munshiganj district.

The incident occurred at Balurchar area under Guagachia union in the upazila on Sunday.

The injured were Sohel Rana, 26, son of Ahmmed Ali, a resident of Char Kumaria area of Bausia union and Naim, 17, son of Jitu Mia, resident of Balurchar area of Guagachia union in the upazila.

According to locals, they were electrocuted while trying to steal a transformer from a Palli Bidyut pole. Later, locals rescued and took them to Gazaria Upazila Health Complex.

After initial treatment, on-duty doctors referred them to Dhaka Medical College Hospital in critical condition.

Confirming the matter, Gazaria Police Station officer-in-charge (OC) Anwar Alam Azad said that no complaint has been filed yet.

Legal actions will be taken upon receiving a complaint, the OC added.

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