Pabna, July 17 (V7N)- In a tragic incident in Atgharia, Pabna, siblings Rasel Hossain (13) and Farzana Yasmin (23) were electrocuted and died on the spot. The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 17th, at around 8 am in Chachkia village, Ekdanta Union.

The deceased are the children of Md. Hiru Islam from the same village. Hiru's wife was also critically injured in the incident and is currently receiving medical treatment at the hospital.

According to local sources, the tragedy struck on Wednesday, a public holiday for the Ashura festival, when Hiru Islam's elder daughter Farzana went to operate the loom machine. She got electrocuted and became trapped. Her younger brother Rasel rushed to help her and was also electrocuted.

Their mother then tried to rescue them and was electrocuted as well. Both siblings died at the scene.

Their injured mother was taken to Atgharia Upazila Health Complex, where her condition is reported to be critical.

Hiru Islam, the father of the deceased, tearfully said, "Today was a holiday, so the workers did not come. My daughter went to operate the loom. We had no idea that the wire was broken. I have lost everything."

Aminul Islam, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Atgharia Police Station, confirmed the incident to Voice7 News, stating, "This accident occurred while operating the power loom. We rushed to the spot upon receiving the news. The bodies are being recovered, and they will be handed over to the family."

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