FENI, March 3 – A tragic accident claimed the life of local tea shop owner Md. Nur Karim Khokon (40) in Parshuram yesterday evening. Nur Karim, son of Abul Kalam of Baurpathar village in Parshuram Municipality, ran a tea stall near the Hospital Mor junction, serving the local community for several years.
According to eyewitness accounts and police sources, the incident occurred in the Baurpathar Hanalubagan area of Parshuram Upazila. A man named Abdul Khalek was engaged in cutting down a tree at the roadside. While returning home from his tea stall in the evening, Nur Karim was walking along the road when a partially felled tree suddenly collapsed onto him.
Local residents immediately rushed to the scene and transported Nur Karim to Parshuram Upazila Health Complex. Medical personnel on duty declared him dead upon arrival.
Md. Ashraful Islam, Officer-in-Charge of Parshuram Model Police Station, confirmed that the police had recovered the body and sent it to Feni 250-Bed General Hospital morgue for post-mortem examination. He stated, “Legal action is underway, and a thorough investigation is being conducted.”
An analysis of the sequence of events highlights the connection between the tree-cutting work and the tea shop owner’s movement:
| Time | Event | Location | Person/Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evening | Tree cutting | Baurpathar Hanalubagan | Abdul Khalek cutting tree |
| Evening | Returning home from shop | Roadside | Nur Karim walking |
| Evening | Tree falls on passerby | Roadside | Nur Karim injured |
| Immediately | Rescue | Local area | Residents take him to health complex |
| Later | Death declared | Parshuram Health Complex | Doctors confirm death |
| Night | Post-mortem transfer | Feni 250-Bed Hospital | Police send body for autopsy |
The local community is deeply shocked by the sudden loss. Neighbours described Nur Karim as a hardworking and compassionate individual. “Hearing of such an unexpected accident has left us all devastated,” they said.
Authorities have assured that legal action will be taken against all individuals involved in the incident. In addition, the local administration has issued directives to ensure adequate safety measures during any future roadside tree-cutting operations.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the lack of safety precautions while felling roadside trees directly contributed to this unfortunate death. Officials have vowed to strengthen preventive measures to avoid similar tragedies in the future.