Daijiworld Media Network – Madikeri (SP)
Madikeri, Mar 25: In an incident that occurred at Yemmettal village of Makkandur village in the district on Thursday March 24, two workers were electrocuted. They have been identified as Sundar (30), and Lokesh (25).
These two were working in Riverview Estate owned by Amudiyanda Chinnappa. In the afternoon, they were carrying some aluminium pipes relating to the sprinkler set, when the pipes came in contact with the power lines passing above. Both died on the spot. Sundar is a native of Kallugudde in Puttur taluk. He is survived by wife and three children. Lokesh from Somwarpet has left behind mother and two sisters.
The incident has occurred a day after a person named Kiran Kushalappa lost his life after coming in contact with live wire in Biligeri near Mekeri on Wednesday.