Tragic Electrocution Incident Claims 21-Year-Old in Dakshina Kannada

A 21-year-old woman named Pratiksha Shetty was allegedly electrocuted in Belthangady taluka, Dakshina Kannada district. The incident occurred in Shibaje village when she stepped out to collect a parcel. Her father sustained injuries while trying to save her. The body was handed over to the family after post-mortem.


PTI | Mangaluru | Updated: 28-06-2024 12:07 IST | Created: 28-06-2024 12:07 IST
Tragic Electrocution Incident Claims 21-Year-Old in Dakshina Kannada
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In a tragic incident, a 21-year-old woman, identified as Pratiksha Shetty, was reportedly electrocuted in a village in Dakshina Kannada district, police revealed on Friday.

The incident occurred on Thursday evening in Shibaje village, falling under the Dharmasthala police limits. Pratiksha Shetty had left her house to collect a parcel when the unfortunate mishap happened.

Her father, who was present, attempted to rescue her but sustained injuries. The body was handed over to the family post-mortem. This incident follows another electrocution earlier in the week, which claimed the lives of two autorickshaw drivers in Mangaluru city.

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