In a tragic incident on Wednesday, a young man was electrocuted while fixing sheets to a house in Ullanje near Kinnigoli. The deceased, identified as Avinash, was a resident of Light House near Haleyangadi.
The accident occurred when Avinash was lifting iron rods to secure the sheets to the roof. Unfortunately, one of the rods made contact with a live electricity wire, causing him to collapse instantly. Despite immediate efforts to rush him to the hospital, Avinash could not be saved.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, highlighting the dangers of working near power lines and the critical importance of safety precautions in such environments.
Authorities have urged residents and workers to exercise extreme caution when handling metal objects near electrical sources. This tragic event serves as a somber reminder of the potentially fatal consequences of electrocution and the need for heightened awareness and preventive measures.
The local community mourns the loss of Avinash, offering condolences to his family and friends. As investigations continue, this incident underscores the necessity for better safety regulations and awareness campaigns to prevent similar accidents in the future.