A young man died after being electrocuted in Sreepur upazila of Magura on Monday.
The deceased was identified as Russel, 30, son of Md Wadud Molla of Baraichara village in the upazila.
According to locals, Russel was lifting water using an electric irrigation pump installed in a pond beside his house. At one stage, when the motor developed a mechanical fault, he entered the water to check it.
He was electrocuted during the process and sustained serious injuries.
Unidentified man found dead in Magura
He was rescued and taken to Sreepur Upazila Health Complex. Later, he was referred to Faridpur Medical College Hospital where on-duty doctors declared him dead after examination.
A case of unnatural death has been filed with Sreepur Police Station in this connection.