Mason dies due to electrocution while working on a construction site at Ghungoor

In a tragic incident that occurred in Silchar, a mason lost his life due to electrocution while working at the Ghungoor Veterinary area. The victim has been identified as Sifat Ali Laskar, aged 44 years and was a resident of Uttar Krishnapur G.P. Part III adjacent to Bypass Road area.

According to a close relative of the deceased, Shukur Ali Laskar, Sifat Ali was working on the construction of a pucca house for a teacher named Subhash when the incident occurred. While cutting a rod, it accidentally came into contact with an overhead power line, resulting in a fatal electrocution.

The incident took place on Wednesday afternoon and has left the family of the deceased in shock and despair. Sifat Ali is survived by his wife, three daughters, and two sons, one of whom is specially abled. As the sole bread earner of the family, his untimely demise has left them in a state of financial hardship.

Shukur Ali has demanded financial assistance from the government to support the helpless family of the deceased. Meanwhile, after the completion of post-mortem examination at the Medical College, the body was handed over to the family on Thursday afternoon. The last rites were completed after the funeral prayers at four o’clock in the afternoon.