Farmer electrocuted in Belagavi district

A farmer was electrocuted in his farm in Halyal near Athani in Belagavi district of Karnataka on September 15.

Mallappa Sanju Shivapur, 23, was fixing an irrigation pump set in his field when he was hit by an electric shock, and fainted. His relatives took him to a hospital, but he was declared brought dead.

A case has been registered.

Published – September 15, 2025 10:17 am IST