A 20-year-old youth died due to electrocution on Thursday evening in Bhagalpura village, located in the Tarahpur sub-division. The deceased has been identified as Samir Jha. The incident has plunged his family and the entire village into deep mourning.

According to his family members, Samir Jha worked as an electrician. On Thursday evening, he had gone to a house in the village to carry out some electrical work. During the work, he accidentally came into contact with a live electrical current and suffered severe burns. His family rushed him to Tarahpur Sub-Divisional Hospital for treatment.

At the hospital, Dr. Govind Kumar examined Samir and declared him dead. During the examination, burn marks were found on the ring and middle fingers of Samir's left hand, confirming the electrocution. Samir's untimely demise has brought immense grief to his family.