A farmer died after being electrocuted at Vadai Nichpara village in Aditmari upazila of the district yesterday.

The deceased was identified as Ukil Chandra, 46, hailed from the village.

Police said the man came to contact with a live wire at his paddy field at the village yesterday evening. He was admitted to Lalmonirhat Sadar Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries this morning.

Officer-in-Charge of Aditmari Thana Siful Islam (investigation) confirmed the matter.