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Ratha Yatra: 5 die of electrocution in Bogura

Bogura Bureau

Published: 19:40, 7 July 2024

Update: 21:30, 7 July 2024

Ratha Yatra: 5 die of electrocution in Bogura

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At least five persons died and 30 others were injured after being electrocuted during Ratha Yatra (chariot procession) in Bogura town on Sunday (7 June)  afternoon.

Sudip Chakrabarty, superintendent of police in Bogura, confirmed the development.

Conditions of some of the injured are critical, he said.

The incident happened in Seujgari area around 5:15pm, police said.

The Ratha Yatra is one of the major festivals of the Hindu community.

Messenger/Sumon