In a series of tragic events during the last few days, at least five lives were lost and one person injured due to accidents related to the ongoing floods and power sector in the Gomati District of Tripura. 

Electric Pole Collapse Claims Life of Worker

Raju Debnath, a resident of the Doodh Puskuni area in Udaipur, lost his life in a tragic accident while attempting to repair an electrical line.

Debnath was working on an electric pole in the Gorji Tilani area of Udaipur sub division when the pole unexpectedly collapsed, causing him to fall to the ground.

Local residents immediately called for help, and the Udaipur Fire Service personnel swiftly transported him to the Gomati District Hospital. Despite their efforts, the attending doctor declared Debnath dead on arrival.

Fatal Electric Shock in Flood-Ravaged Udaipur

In another tragic incident in Udaipur, a young man died, and another was severely injured when a bamboo pole, being used to steady a boat, came into contact with a live electric line. The deceased has been identified as 22-year-old Mofazzal Hossain, son of Moynal Hossain, and the injured as 20-year-old Arif Hossain, son of Idris Mia.

Both victims hailed from Fakir Bari, West Khilpara, Ward 4 under the Udaipur subdivision. The incident occurred while they were returning home by boat from a relief camp, set up for flood victims.

Local people have expressed concerns about exposed electric lines, which pose severe risks in waterlogged areas.

Three Lives Lost in Amarpur Due to Floods

According to the Amarpur sub division administration, at least three people died in the subdivision of the Gomati District due to the ongoing floods.

The victims have been identified as Monoranjan Pal (70), Pradeep Jamatia (28), and Sushil Das (45). These tragic deaths underline the increasing severity of the flood situation in the region.

Immediate Relief Announced

In response to the deaths of Pal, Jamatia and Das, the administration announced an immediate relief package of Rs 20,000 for the families of each of the three deceased.

Present flood status in Amarpur

Anupam Chakraborty, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Amarpur, said the water level of the Gomati River is now gradually returning to normal. People are also returning to their homes.

The SDM informed the media that a total of 73 relief camps were opened in the subdivision during the floods. However, 31 camps are still operational, while the others have been closed as people have returned home.