Beltangady: Man electrocuted while spraying pesticide in areca plantation
Beltangady: In a tragic incident, a man lost his life after accidentally coming in contact with a high-tension power line while spraying pesticide in an areca plantation. The incident occurred in Arasinamakki, Enjira area of Beltangady taluk.
The deceased has been identified as Udaire Krishnappa Kulal (49). According to sources, Krishnappa was spraying pesticide in his plantation when the spray equipment reportedly touched a HT (High Tension) electricity line, causing a fatal electric shock.
Locals who witnessed the incident immediately rushed Krishnappa to a private hospital in Nelyadi, but doctors declared him brought dead.
The incident has left the local community in shock, and authorities are expected to conduct a further inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the electrocution.
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Dalit youngster in Raichur denied entry into temple: Video viral
Police, priest, Dalit leaders ‘unaware of matter’
Raichur: The priest of the Ambabhavani Temple in Athkur village has been accused of stopping Dalit youngsters from entering the temple for a ritual related the Navaratri festival, although related parties, including the priest and Dalit leaders of the village, have denied knowledge about the incident.
A video of the youngsters, belonging to the Madiga community, who wanted to wear the ritual garlands for the festive period, being denied entry into the temple and the priest handing them the garlands keeping them outside the threshold has gone viral on social media platforms.
Yapaladinni Police officers, however, have said no police complaint about the matter has been filed so far. In addition, Dalit leaders in Athkur have said no such incident has occurred in the village, but the police officers are conducting an inquiry since youngsters have alleged that they were denied entry into the temple.
The temple priest has also refuted the charges against him, clarifying that action will be taken if a complaint is filed.
