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Title: Elderly Voter Dies During Polling Process
A tragic incident occurred on Thursday, 12 February, at Mahadebpur Government Primary School polling station in Shibaloy Upazila, part of the Manikganj-1 constituency (Ghiour-Doulatpur-Shibaloy), when 65-year-old Babu Mia suffered a fatal cardiac event while attempting to cast his vote. The unfortunate event took place around 11:30 a.m.
According to local sources, voters had been arriving at the centre since early morning. Babu Mia, a resident of Mahadebpur village, came to participate in the election and was collecting his voter slip at the entrance of the polling station when he suddenly fell ill. Fellow voters and local residents rushed to assist him and attempted to take him to a nearby hospital. Despite their efforts, Babu Mia passed away before reaching medical care.
Presiding Officer Faisal Ahmed confirmed the incident, stating, “He became unwell while collecting his voter slip. Locals immediately transported him to the hospital, but we later received news of his death.”
Eyewitness Abdur Rahman described the scene as deeply distressing: “It was a heart-wrenching moment. I saw him collapse right in front of my eyes. He was a van driver and appeared to have fainted immediately after taking his voter slip.”
Babu Mia’s son, Raju Mia, added, “My father went to vote this morning and suffered a stroke there. We never got to see him alive again.”
Mahadebpur Union Parishad Chairman Shahjahan Mia expressed his condolences, saying, “Our village has lost a resident in such a tragic manner. It is an extremely sorrowful event.”
The key details of the incident are summarised in the following table:
| Subject | Details |
|---|---|
| Deceased | Babu Mia, 65 years, resident of Mahadebpur |
| Time of Death | 12 February, approximately 11:30 a.m. (en route to hospital) |
| Polling Station | Mahadebpur Government Primary School |
| Constituency | Manikganj-1 (Ghiour-Doulatpur-Shibaloy) |
| Nature of Incident | Collapsed while collecting voter slip, cardiac event |
| Family Statement | Son Raju Mia: Suffered a stroke and died |
| Local Reaction | Abdur Rahman: Deeply distressing |
| Official Confirmation | Presiding Officer Faisal Ahmed confirmed the death |
In the aftermath, both local residents and polling officials expressed profound grief. The Election Commission and security forces have urged enhanced precautionary measures at polling stations, particularly ensuring immediate access to medical assistance.
This tragic event underscores the critical importance of voter safety and the provision of basic healthcare at polling centres, especially for elderly citizens participating in the democratic process.