Kurigram: Two college students died and another one injured from electrocution at Shangkur Para village in Rajibpur upazila on Sunday afternoon.

The deceased were identified as Sobuj Miah, 23, son of Aynal Haque, and Rashedul Islam, 24, son of Aftab Uddin, both hailing from the village. Another youth named Rasel Miah was injured in the incident

Witnesses said the three youths came in contact with a live electric wire while crossing a canal riding on a boat, leaving Suboj and Rashedul dead on the spot and Rasel Miah injured.

Later, the injured was whisked off to Rajibpur Upazila Health Complex.

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