Puttur: Teenager electrocuted to death in Badagannur
Team Udayavani, Dec 19, 2022, 9:32 AM IST
Puttur: A teenager was electrocuted to death at Ambatamoole in Badagannur here on the evening of December 17.
The deceased has been identified as Ranjith (16), son of Ambatemoole Krishnappa Naik. He was a 10th-standard student at Patte Pratibha High School.
Ranjith was found unconscious near an electric transformer that was installed close to his house. Though he was rushed to a hospital, he died on the way there.
It is said that a friend of Ranjith who lives next door had no electricity at his house. He had reportedly called Ranjith to the spot where the transformer was installed for checking the issue.
Sampya Police and MESCOM officials visited the spot and conducted inspections. A complaint in this regard has been registered at the Sampya police station.
Ranjith is survived by his parents and elder brother.
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