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The deceased has been identified as Yamanappa (38), hailing from Bagalkote. He was cutting grass with a mechanical device in the yard of Saifuddin, a resident of Guddeyangadi.
The yard has a borewell and Yamanappa inadvertently cut the electrical connection wire linked to the submerged pump. Tragically, Yamanappa succumbed on the spot as a result of the powerful electric shock.
His body has been transferred to Bantwal Government Hospital.