, May 18 -- Two people died after being electrocuted in stagnant rainwater in Bashar Villa area on MM Ali Road under Chawkbazar police station in Chattogram city on Sunday afternoon.

The deceased were identified as Tayeb, 45, son of Nur Jahan from Purbo Polmogora area of Mirsarai upazila, and Rabbi, 14, son of Humayun from Jabirpara area of Pakundia upazila in Kishoreganj.

Chawkbazar police station Officer-in-Charge Zahidul Kabir said heavy rain on Saturday night caused water to accumulate on the ground floor of a building.

Both victims got electrocuted when they stepped into the water.

They were rescued and rushed to Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH) where doctors declared them dead upon arrival, he added.

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