Malpe Aug.22: Two youth died after touching a live wire that had fallen on the ground. The incident took place at Parangikudru near Hoode on Wednesday.

The deceased have been identified as Keerthan (21) son of Krishna Kanchan resident of Padukudru and Rakesh (2) son of Saneeva from Baligarakudru.

The duo had gone to catch fish n Parangikudru. The locals rushed to the spot after hearing the scream of the youth. But when they reached the spot the youths had already breathed their last.

While Keerthan was a B.com student at Government first grade college in Tenkanidyoor Rakesh was a coolie worker.

As t was holiday on Wednesday the duo had gone to catch the fish. It is suspected that they might have stepped on the live wire that was falling on the ground.

A case has been filed in Malpe police station.

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Bengaluru: Dr Boby Chemmanur was felicitated by Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader Fareed at a special function held at Vidhana Soudha.

Dr Chemmanur, popularly known as “BoChe”, was honoured for successfully completing an 812-kilometre run aimed at spreading the message of world peace. The achievement earned him recognition in the Unique World Records and the Guinness World Records.

Dr Chemmanur has also received several prestigious awards and honours, including the Mother Teresa Award, for his contributions to social service.

Speaker U.T. Khader also spoke about Dr Chemmanur’s achievement in the Legislative Assembly and congratulated him for the accomplishment.

Deputy Speaker Rudrappa Lamani, Agriculture Minister Cheluvarayaswamy and MLA and Chief Minister’s legal advisor Ponnanna were present on the occasion.