Two men died and a minor was injured after a fallen electricity wire allegedly energised a stream in Kalmadka village of Sullia taluk in Dakshina Kannada on Monday night, according to a report by Prajavani. The incident occurred at Hollarike while the three had entered the stream to catch fish.
The deceased have been identified as Bharat, 28, from Kalmadka village, and Ramesh alias Ganesh, 36, from Guruvayanakere in Belthangady taluk. The injured minor was accompanying them and is receiving treatment at a hospital.
According to the report, the three were moving through the flowing water while fishing when an electricity wire from a nearby plantation allegedly snapped and fell into the stream. The wire is reported to have been connected to an unauthorised power installation at the plantation belonging to Madhusudhan Bhat.
The minor informed relatives about the incident. Local residents took all three to KVG Hospital in Sullia, where doctors declared Bharat and Ramesh dead after examination. The minor was admitted for treatment.
An FIR has been registered at the Bellare police station against Madhusudhan Bhat in connection with the alleged unauthorised electrical installation. Police have said that an investigation is under way.
