Tumkur: Two persons killed after they came in contact with a live electric wire that was lying on the ground near Sira Taluk’s Karpehalli.

The deceased are identified as Harish (40) and Eeradasappa (50), both residents of Karpehalli.

This incident occurred when Eeradasappa went to answer nature’s call in the morning. The broken live wire was lying near the house. Harish, who had come to the spot after hearing Eeradasappa’s cry, also electrocuted. Both of them died on the spot.

Kallambella police have registered a case in this regard.

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Hassan: Apparently upset over scoring less marks in the II PUC exams, a student reportedly ended his life by hanging in Arsikere taluk of Hassan district.

The deceased, identified as Manoj, was a student of Ananth International PU School in Arsikere town. Family members stated that he had expected more marks in the exam. The 18-year-old boy was frustrated after getting 474 marks and might have taken the extreme step, they added.

His parents were not at home when he took the extreme step.

(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)