A tragic incident has been reported from Supaul district, Bihar, where a farmer died due to electrocution while irrigating his field. The incident occurred on Tuesday when the farmer was engaged in irrigation work. He suddenly collapsed onto the ground after receiving an electric shock. He was immediately rushed to a local hospital, where doctors declared him dead upon arrival.

The deceased farmer has not been fully identified yet, but according to local residents, he was irrigating his field using a motor. It is believed that he suffered a severe electric shock due to a fault in the motor or the electrical wiring. The incident has cast a pall of gloom over the entire area, and his family is in deep distress.

Such incidents are frequently observed in rural Bihar, where unsafe electrical connections or old wires are often used for agricultural irrigation. There is a pressing need for the administration to address this issue to prevent such accidents among farmers. Negligence by the electricity department also contributes significantly to these mishaps. Farmers are also advised to exercise caution while using electrical equipment for irrigation and ensure safe connections. This incident once again highlights the critical importance of electrical safety in rural areas.