Teenage workshop worker electrocuted

Sullai: A teenager working at a welding workshop died after accidentally coming in contact with electricity. The incident took place at Gurumpu at Gandhinagar in Sullia. The deceased has been identified as Nagaraj (18), son of Gangadhar of Duggaladka.

The deceased teenager was working at a welding workshop. The incident occurred when he was attempting to set up an electric connection. The electric shock killed him instantly. The deceased had joined his present employment just 8 months back.

Sullia police have registered a case in this connection.