3 die from electrocution in Bandarban

Three people including two members of a family were electrocuted early Monday (July 14) in Dewai Headman Para, located in the 12 Mile area along the Bandarban-Chimbuk road.

The deceased were identified as Tumle Mro, 17, daughter of Rengthen Mro; Urkan Mro, 71, wife of the late Parao Mro; and Rowleng Mro, 35, wife of the late Merao Mro — all residents of Dewai Headman Para.

Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Bandarban Sadar Police Station, Masud Parvez, confirmed the incident.

Quoting local sources, the OC said the incident occurred following the explosion of an electrical transformer near the village. The women were reportedly electrocuted after coming into contact with live wires, leading to their deaths. Two of the victims died at the scene, while locals rushed the third to Bandarban Sadar Hospital where doctors declared her dead.

Abdul Karim, Additional Superintendent of Police in Bandarban, said that police personnel were sent to the scene. Further details will be available after receiving the investigation report.