Minor
Electrocution
Resolved
1 sources
1 casualties
1 entities
Electrocution death of electricity worker sparks protest in Gouripur
Masud Karim Babu, a contract line worker for the electricity department, died after being electrocuted while working on an 11kV line in Baluapara More, Gouripur, on Wednesday morning. Following his death, locals protested, claiming it was a murder caused by negligence and demanding justice.
Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at 06:30 amBaluapara More, Gouripur
Involved entities
1 Record11kV electrical pole
Utility
Other
Named victims
1 Record| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masud Karim Babu | · Male | Dead | — |
Masud Karim Babu
Dead
Agencies deployed
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Police arrived at the scene to calm the protesters and assured them of a fair investigation into the death.
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