BENGALURU:
In yet another tragic incident, a lineman lost his life due to an electric shock in Bengaluru.
Siddharaju (43) met an unfortunate demise while carrying out repairs on a transformer in Cheemasandra, located in the Mahadevpura constituency. The accident occurred when he accidentally stepped on the transformer without taking any precautionary measures. The incident took place at Appajappa Layout near Cheemasandra, within the Avalahalli Division.
Siddharaju, originally from Kanakapura, had been residing in Hoskote. He had been transferred to the Avalahalli division eight months ago.
A case has been registered at the Avalahalli police station, and the body of Siddharaju has been sent to the local East Point Hospital for further examination.