Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Three Labourers Electrocuted While Fencing in Chitradurga
Some workers were putting up a fence when something terrible happened.
They accidentally touched a wire with electricity running through it.
The workers, named Nazir, Farooq, and Srinivas, got a big shock and were badly hurt.
People rushed to help them, but they couldn't be saved.
Now, the police are trying to figure out exactly what happened.
The authorities are telling people to be extra careful when working near wires so this doesn't happen again.
Three laborers died after contacting a live electric wire in Chitradurga.
The incident occurred near Kalaghatta village in Holalkere taluk.
The deceased were identified as Nazir, Farooq, and Srinivas.
The laborers were erecting an iron pole for fencing work when the pole touched an overhead electric line.
Police are investigating the incident, and authorities urge caution around electrical lines.
- Who
- Nazir, Farooq, and Srinivas.
- What
- Three laborers were electrocuted while working on farm fencing.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Near Kalaghatta village in Holalkere taluk, Chitradurga district.
- Why
- The pole they were using for fencing work touched an overhead electric line.
- Victims
- Nazir, Farooq, Srinivas
- Location
- Kalaghatta village, Holalkere taluk, Chitradurga district
- Cause
- Contact with live electric wire
- Action
- Erecting an iron pole for fencing
- Police Action
- Registered a case and investigating