Archive · 30 Jan 2026
11-year-old dies of electrocution at Karnataka school
A young girl named Tanushree, who was 11 years old and in class 5, died after she touched a live wire at her school.
This happened during the break when she went to drink water.
The wire was connected to a machine that makes water clean.
People in the village are upset and say the school should have been more careful.
The police are trying to find out what exactly happened.
11-year-old Tanushree died from electrocution at her government school in Karnataka.
The incident occurred during the midday meal break when she went to drink water.
She came into contact with a live wire connected to a water purification unit.
Residents protested, alleging negligence by school authorities.
A police case has been registered, and an investigation is ongoing.
- Who
- 11-year-old girl named Tanushree, a class 5 student
- What
- Died from electrocution after touching a live wire connected to a water purification unit
- When
- Friday, January 30, during midday meal break
- Where
- Government Lower Primary School in Kurukunda village, Sindhanur taluk, Raichur district, Karnataka
- Why
- Unknown, investigation underway to determine circumstances
- Victim's Name
- Tanushree
- Victim's Age
- 11
- Victim's Class
- 5
- Location
- Government Lower Primary School, Kurukunda village, Sindhanur taluk, Raichur district, Karnataka
- Cause of Death
- Electrocution from live wire
- Time of Incident
- During midday meal break
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing