A young man died due to electrocution while attempting to fix a ceiling fan at his home in Araria district on Monday night. The tragic incident occurred in Ward No. 11 of Devpura village, Khawaspur Panchayat, under the Sadar block.

According to reports, the youth was trying to operate his ceiling fan, which was not working despite being connected to the power supply. He attempted to manually spin the fan to get it started. As soon as he touched the fan, he was caught by a powerful electric current. The severe shock caused him to collapse unconscious at the spot.

Upon hearing the family's cries, villagers from the vicinity quickly gathered. With the help of locals, the young man was immediately rushed to Sadar Hospital Araria for treatment. However, Dr. Nirmal Kumar Mandal, the physician on duty at Sadar Hospital, declared him dead after an initial examination. The family was plunged into grief following the doctor's announcement. Villagers expressed deep sorrow over the untimely death. This incident is being considered an accidental death due to electric shock. Following the incident, people have been urged to exercise extreme caution while using electrical appliances at home.