A tragic incident has been reported from Veerpur police station area in Begusarai district, where a middle-aged man died due to electrocution. The incident is said to have occurred on Wednesday morning. The deceased has been identified as 55-year-old Shambhu Paswan, a resident of Veerpur.

According to information, Shambhu Paswan was sleeping at his home with a table fan running nearby. Suddenly, the fan fell onto the bed, causing its power plug to come into contact with Shambhu Paswan's body. He suffered a severe electric shock, leaving him badly burnt and unconscious. Family members immediately rushed him to a private hospital in Begusarai for treatment. Doctors at the hospital made every possible effort to save him, but his condition continued to deteriorate, and he succumbed during treatment.

This incident has plunged the entire family into grief. Upon receiving the information, local police arrived at the scene, took the body into custody, and sent it to Begusarai Sadar Hospital for post-mortem examination. Police stated that prima facie, the accident appears to be due to electrocution. The exact cause of death will be confirmed after the post-mortem report is received. This incident once again highlights the importance of safe use of electrical appliances.