Chikkamagaluru: A farmer, Satish Shetty (44), tragically lost his life after stepping on a broken electric wire in a paddy field located in Karlagadde, near Kundur village in Mudigere taluk. The incident occurred on Thursday morning, following heavy rain and strong winds that swept through the region the previous night, leading to the electrocution.
Reports indicate that Shetty was attending to his field early Thursday when he unknowingly stepped on a live electric wire that had snapped and fallen due to the adverse weather conditions. When Shetty failed to return home, concerned family members went to search for him in the field, only to discover his lifeless body, a victim of electrocution.
The heavy rains that lashed Mudigere taluk on Wednesday night had caused significant damage to power lines in the area. It is believed that the strong winds during the storm led to the wire snapping, resulting in this tragic accident.
Authorities have registered a case in connection with the incident at the Banakal police station. This unfortunate event highlights the dangers posed by severe weather conditions, especially regarding electrical infrastructure in agricultural areas.
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