Three people, including two electric linemen, died of electrocution in two separate incidents at Begumganj upazila in Noakhali district on Monday.
The deceased were identified as linemen Md Zakir Hossain, 28, and Md Ibrahim, 22, from Laxmipur and Chattogram respectively. The another deceased was identified as Sabbir Ahmed, 17, son of Md Salauddin, a resident of Anantopur village under Eklaspur union in the upazila.
The incidents occurred in Amin Bazar area and Mirwarispur area in the upazila.
According to locals, around 1:30 PM, Lineman Zakir Hossain went to Amin Bazar to connect an electric line. He came in contact with an electric live wire submerged in water, leaving him dead on the spot. Later, around 5:00 PM, Ibrahim was electrocuted while attempting to fix a power transmission line in the Mirwarispur area.
In a separate incident, Sabbir Ahmed came in contact with a live electric wire while working in his house with family members.
Anwarul Islam, officer-in-charge of Begumganj Police Station, confirmed the incidents.
MR/MB
