Online News Desk : Three people of a family died from electrocution in Shaghata upazila in Gaibandha district on Thursday.

The incident took place at noon at Kamalpara village under Kamalpara union.

The deceased were identified as Afjal Hossain, 55, son of late Saheb Ali, Milon Mia, 25, son of Mokbul Hossain, and Mosharraf Hossain, 27, son of Ekram Ali.

According to sources, Milon Mia came in contact with a live electric wire over the tin-shed roof of his house. Hearing screams of Milon, his uncle Afjal tried to save him, but he too got electrocuted. Another person Mosharraf also tried to save them but unfortunately.

Badsha Alam, officer-in-charge of Shaghata Police Station, confirmed the matter.