A tragic incident has been reported from Madhepura district, where a 46-year-old farmer died of electrocution while irrigating his field. The incident occurred on Saturday morning when the farmer was attempting to start a motor pump in his field. It is reported that the motor pump suddenly became live with an electric current, and the farmer came into contact with it, sustaining severe injuries.

Family members and neighbors rushed to the scene immediately. They quickly transported the farmer to a nearby hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries before reaching medical care. Doctors at the hospital declared him dead on arrival. The incident has cast a pall of gloom over the entire area, and the deceased farmer's family is in deep shock and grief.

Local police have been informed and have taken the body into custody for post-mortem examination. The exact cause of death will be confirmed after the post-mortem report is received. Police are investigating the matter to ascertain how the motor pump became electrified. Initial investigations suggest a potential angle of negligence. Villagers stated that the deceased was the sole breadwinner for his family, and his untimely demise has left them devastated. They have appealed to the administration for adequate compensation for the grieving family. Such incidents are common in rural areas where farmers are forced to use old or faulty electrical equipment, leading to fatal accidents. There is a need for the administration to take concrete steps to prevent such incidents in the future.