Man Electrocuted in K’taka’s Dakshina Kannada
Tragedy struck in Kodiyala village, located in Sullia taluk, Karnataka, when a 48-year-old man lost his life due to suspected electrocution on Wednesday morning. The deceased, K Divakara, was a resident of the village and was working on his farmland when the incident occurred.
According to reports, Divakara left his home early in the morning, as was his routine. However, his family members grew worried when he failed to return by mid-morning. It was around 7:00 am that his brother, who was also working on the farmland, found him unresponsive near a snapped live wire.
The brother, who was shocked by the sight, immediately alerted the family members, and they rushed to the spot to find Divakara in an unconscious state. Despite efforts to revive him, the 48-year-old man was declared dead at the scene.
The villagers were shocked and saddened by the news of the tragedy, and the family members were left to grapple with the loss of their loved one. The authorities were informed of the incident, and a team from the Mangalore Electricity Supply Company (MESCOM) was dispatched to the spot to investigate the matter.
The MESCOM officials, who arrived at the scene, found that the snapped live wire was the likely cause of the electrocution. An inquiry has been launched to determine the exact cause of the incident and the circumstances surrounding it.
The police have registered a case and are investigating the matter. The body of the deceased has been sent to a hospital for post-mortem examination.
Electrocution is a leading cause of accidental deaths in India, and it is often attributed to poor maintenance of electrical infrastructure, lack of safety measures, and human error. In this particular case, it is suspected that the snapped live wire was the primary cause of the electrocution.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of electrical safety and the need for vigilance when working with electrical equipment. It also highlights the need for regular maintenance of electrical infrastructure and the importance of following safety protocols to prevent such tragedies.
The family members of the deceased are still reeling from the shock of the loss and are struggling to come to terms with the sudden departure of their loved one. The villagers, too, are in a state of mourning, and the incident has left a sense of fear and unease in the community.
As the investigation into the incident continues, the authorities are urging citizens to be cautious when working with electrical equipment and to report any suspected electrical faults or issues to the concerned authorities immediately.
The incident is a tragic reminder of the importance of electrical safety and the need for vigilance when working with electrical equipment. It is our hope that the authorities will take steps to prevent such incidents in the future and that the family members of the deceased will find the strength to cope with their loss.
