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Woman dies of electrocution while performing puja, sorrow descends on the family during festive time

A 32-year-old woman, Priyanka Das, died due to electrocution in a pond in North Ambaria, Mirsharai, Chittagong, on Monday morning. She came into contact with a fallen high-voltage electricity line from the Palli Bidyut network while performing puja rituals. The Fire Service recovered her body, and local utility authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Monday, 19 October 2026 at 02:00 pmNorth Ambaria, Mirsharai Paurashava, Chittagong

Involved entities

1 Record
Palli Bidyut high-voltage line
Utility
Power Grid

Named victims

1 Record
Name/OccupationAge/GenderStatusInjury description
Priyanka Das

32 · Female
Dead

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Priyanka Das
Dead
32 · Female

Agencies deployed

Fire Service and Civil Defence

First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies

Recovered the body of the deceased from the pond.

Bangladesh Police

Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security

Sent personnel to the site to investigate.

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