A woman reportedly committed
suicide after jumping before a moving train at Purbadhala upazila in
Netrakona district on Friday afternoon.
The deceased was identified as Umme Habiba, 35, wife of Shahjahan Mia, a resident of Koilati Westpara area under Agia union of the upazila.
The incident happened around 1.45pm on the Jaria-Mymensingh railway track at Digjan area in the upazila.
According to locals and family members, Habiba went to the upazila health complex in the morning. After receiving treatment from there, she went to the railway track and was on her mobile phone, sitting on the side of the railway track until the Mymensingh-bound local train arrived. When the train approached, she jumped in front of the moving train. She died on the spot.
Purbadhala Railway Station master Johirul Islam confirmed the matter, adding that legal actions will be taken in this regard.
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