SHIVAMOGGA: A person suffered serious burn injuries after a generator exploded during a Ganesha idol immersion procession in Digatekoppa village of Sagar taluk.
The injured youth, Lokesh, received primary treatment at the Sagara Sub-Divisional Hospital and was later admitted to a private hospital in Shivamogga for further treatment.
The incident occurred during the Ganesh immersion procession organised by the Mastikamba Ganeshotsava Samiti. The youth narrowly escaped a death and is currently undergoing further treatment. According to sources, he is now out of danger.
