A tragic incident occurred in the Sadar upazila of Manikganj, where a 20-year-old man lost his life after being electrocuted while attempting to hang a flag of his favourite football team, Brazil. The deceased has been identified as Faisal Hossain, son of Munna Mia, a resident of the Vatbaur area under Dighi Union. He was employed as a worker at the local Tasnuva Filling Station.
According to police and local sources, the accident took place on Tuesday, 9 June, in the late afternoon within Vatbaur village. Faisal Hossain, an enthusiastic supporter of the Brazilian national football team, climbed an mango tree situated near the filling station shortly before evening in order to hoist a Brazil flag.
During the act of hanging the flag, he inadvertently came into contact with a nearby live electricity cable. As a result of the electric shock, he lost balance and immediately fell from the tree to the ground. Local residents quickly responded to the incident and rescued him in a critically injured condition. He was promptly taken to Manikganj Sadar Hospital, where the attending doctors declared him dead upon arrival.
Police officials confirmed that they were informed shortly after the incident and subsequently visited the scene. A post-mortem examination report, commonly referred to as an inquest report, was prepared by law enforcement at the site. Authorities have stated that further legal procedures related to the incident are currently underway.
The incident has been recorded as an accidental death caused by electrocution during an activity involving proximity to overhead electrical infrastructure. The victim’s occupation at the local filling station and his residence in the same locality indicate that he was a well-known young worker in the area.
Incident Summary
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of deceased | Faisal Hossain |
| Age | 20 years |
| Father’s name | Munna Mia |
| Occupation | Worker at Tasnuva Filling Station |
| Location of incident | Vatbaur area, Dighi Union, Sadar Upazila, Manikganj |
| Date and time | Tuesday, 9 June (late afternoon) |
| Activity at time of incident | Hanging a Brazil football team flag on a mango tree |
| Cause of accident | Electrocution from nearby electricity cable |
| Immediate outcome | Fell from tree and sustained critical injuries |
| Medical response | Taken to Manikganj Sadar Hospital; declared dead |
| Police action | Scene visit and inquest report prepared |
| Legal status | Ongoing procedural investigation |
The sequence of events indicates that the incident occurred during a routine activity of displaying a football team flag, which unfortunately brought the individual into contact with a hazardous electrical line. Emergency response efforts were made swiftly by local residents, but medical intervention could not prevent the fatal outcome. Authorities continue to follow standard procedures in relation to the case.
