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Boy electrocuted, 7 hurt

24 June 2009, 17:00 PM

NATIONAL

Our Correspondent, Faridpur

A boy was electrocuted while seven others received injuries at a temple in Shovarampur area in the town yesterday. Sajol Modhu, 10, son of Suren Modhu of village Lebubari under Kotalipara of Gopalganj, died on the spot when he came in contact with live wire while riding a merry-go-round on the temple premises. Seven other boys were also injured in the incident. They were rushed to Faridpur Medical College Hospital and Faridpur General Hospital.