A tragic incident in Noakhali’s Companiganj upazila has claimed the life of a 13-year-old schoolgirl after she was electrocuted while attempting to charge her mobile phone at home. The incident occurred at around 10:00 pm on Saturday in the Bhubaner Bari area of Ward No. 6 under Charfakira Union.
The deceased, identified as Aditi Rani Das, was the daughter of Gopal Chandra Das of the same locality. She was a sixth-grade student at Charfakira High School. Her untimely death has cast a pall of grief over the community, with local officials confirming the incident and police initiating legal formalities.
According to the acting chairman of Charfakira Union Parishad, Mizanur Rahman, the girl was plugging in her mobile phone charger when she was accidentally electrocuted. The sudden electrical shock caused her to be thrown onto the floor. Family members immediately rushed to her aid and attempted to take her to the Upazila Health Complex, but she reportedly died on the way.
Police from Companiganj Police Station later visited the scene following reports of the incident. Officer-in-Charge Nurul Haque confirmed that an unnatural death case has been filed in connection with the incident. No signs of foul play have been reported at this stage, and authorities are treating the matter as a domestic electrical accident.
The incident has once again highlighted concerns over electrical safety in rural households, particularly regarding the use of low-quality chargers, exposed wiring, and inadequate safety measures in domestic electrical setups.
Key Details of the Incident
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Victim Name | Aditi Rani Das |
| Age | 13 years |
| Class | Sixth Grade |
| School | Charfakira High School |
| Location | Bhubaner Bari, Ward No. 6, Charfakira Union |
| Upazila | Companiganj, Noakhali |
| Time of Incident | Around 10:00 pm, Saturday |
| Cause of Death | Electrocution while charging mobile phone |
| Immediate Action | Taken to Upazila Health Complex (died en route) |
| Police Action | Unnatural death case filed; investigation ongoing |
Local residents expressed deep sorrow over the incident, describing the girl as a bright and promising student. Community members have also called for greater awareness of electrical safety, especially in households with young children who frequently use mobile devices.
While investigations are ongoing, authorities have urged families to exercise caution when using electrical appliances and to ensure proper insulation and safe charging practices to prevent similar tragedies in the future.