Five killed in Bogura electrocution

Five people were killed and another 37 critically injured due to electrocution during the Rath Yatra of the Hindu community in Seujgari area of Bogura town Sunday afternoon, report agencies.

Four of the deceased are Alok Sarkar, 40, Atashi Rani, 40, Naresh Mahanta, 65, and Ranjita Mahanta, 60.

Five people were electrocuted during Jagannath Dev's Rath Yatra in Bogura. Several others were taken to the hospital in critical condition.

The accident took place at Bogura Sadar during Jagannath Dev's Rath Yatra on Sunday afternoon (July 7). Saihan Oliullah, in-charge of Bogura Sadar Police Station, confirmed the matter.