A tragic incident occurred in Madhepura district where a furniture worker died due to electrocution. The incident took place on Saturday when the worker's foot accidentally came into contact with a live, exposed electrical wire, causing him to suffer a fatal shock on the spot.

According to eyewitnesses, the deceased furniture worker was engaged in his work. While working, he unknowingly stepped into an area where electrical wires were lying exposed. As soon as his foot touched the bare wire, he received a severe electric shock. People nearby immediately rushed to help, but it was too late, and the worker died at the scene.

The incident has caused a stir in the area, and local residents are questioning the negligence of the electricity department. They state that in many places, electrical wires are exposed or in dilapidated condition, posing a constant risk of such accidents. There is a demand from the local administration and the electricity department to take immediate action in this matter and fix the exposed wires to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Police have taken the body into custody for post-mortem examination and have started an investigation into the matter. The deceased's family is in deep distress. This incident highlights the serious consequences of neglecting electrical safety standards and emphasizes the need for authorities to take concrete steps in this direction.