A 13-year-old boy named Siam Hossain died after being electrocuted by an irrigation pump in Naricha, Ishwardi municipality area of Pabna on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred near Naricha Moshuria High School when Siam, son of Ariful Islam, came into contact with the pump and was accidentally electrocuted. Locals rescued him in critical condition and took him to Ishwardi Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared him dead.

According to Ishwardi Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md. Ashadur Rahman, authorities have been informed about the incident and will take legal action following an investigation. The accident has caused shock in the local community, highlighting safety concerns around electrical equipment used in agricultural irrigation.

Police said an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances of the electrocution and ensure proper legal procedures are followed.