GUWAHATI: A suspected thief died of electrocution in Assam’s Dhubri on Friday morning, May 15, while allegedly attempting to break into a residence occupied by two elderly persons.
According to Dhubri Police, the incident took place at around 7 AM near 2 No Point on GTB Road in Dhubri town.
Police officials said the deceased was allegedly trying to enter the house when he came in contact with an electrical source and suffered electrocution.
An official from Dhubri Police Station stated that the deceased had previous records related to burglary cases.
Further investigation into the incident is underway.