Farmer dies of electorcution while removing coconut fronds in Mandya

MANDYA: A farmer died of electrocution while removing coconut fronds in Sagya village in Malavalli taluk after he came in contact with a 11 kV power line, police said on Tuesday.

According to Mandya SP Mallikarjun Baladandi, the farmer, Ramesh (38), was working in his fields early on Tuewday morning when the coconut fronds accidentally came into contact with 11 kV power lines, electocuting Ramesh to death on the spot.

The Moti Nagar police station team found Ramesh’s body entagled in the wires by the side of the road, SP Mallikarjun Baladandi said. Further investigation is under way. (ANI)