Separate cases: Two farmers electrocuted in Chikkamagaluru
Chikkamagaluru: Two farmers were electrocuted in separate instances in Chikkamagaluru district.
A farmer and a cow were electrocuted after they came in contact with an iron fencing which incidentally carried electricity in S Bidre village in Kadur Taluk.
The deceased has been identified as Ramesh (48), a resident of S.Bidre in Kadur Taluk.
Due to the heavy rains lashed last night, the iron fencing came in contact with an electric wire. When Ramesh noticed the cow struggling after the electric shock, he jumped in to save the animal, but unfortunately, both of them died.
The locals, who alleged that the negligence of MESCOM leads this tragedy, demanded a fair compensation to the victim.
A case has been registered at the Sakharayapattana police station.
Farmer electrocuted in Doddane village pumpset
A farmer was electrocuted while he was switching on a pumpset at Doddane village in Sringeri taluk.
DS Shivashankar (59), a resident of Doddane, was killed.
Sringeri police have registered a case.
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Davangere: Two policemen injured in stone pelting during Ganesha procession
Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.
Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.
Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.
