Mandya: In a tragic incident that occurred on Tuesday, a farmer lost his life and another was injured due to a lightning strike in Beeruvalli village, located in the K.R.Pete taluk here.

The deceased, identified as Manjunath (40), was the son of Jaware Gowda, a resident of the village. Manjunath, who was actively involved in agricultural activities, was unfortunate to have been struck by lightning while working on his farm. The incident took place during the afternoon when a thunderstorm accompanied by lightning occurred, causing the fatal lightning strike that claimed Manjunath's life on the spot.

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Another farmer, named Raju, who happened to be nearby, sustained injuries from the lightning strike. He was provided with medical assistance at the Bandihole Primary Health Centre to treat his injuries.

The sudden demise of Manjunath has brought immense grief to his family, as he was an the lone earner of the family. The former president of Gram Panchyath Ire Gowda, has appealed to the government to provide appropriate compensation to Manjunath's grieving family in their time of distress.

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