While four persons lost their lives after being struck by lightning, a youth was electrocuted to death after he came in contact with an open wire lying on the road.
In Bajpe surroundings, two people were killed after they were struck by lightning on Tuesday. They were identified as Nonaiah (20) and Ganesh (37), two neighboring houses at Bangalemane in Swamipadavu near here.
The tragedy occurred when the duo was walking towards Bajpe town through Rajapalke Road around 7:00 pm.
Due to the lightning strike, Ganesh sustained burn injuries on his chest. Both the victims, who were lying on the road, were rushed to a hospital in Mangalore through 108 vehicle. However, they succumb to the injuries.
Nonaiah was a Yakshagana artiste and was known for his feminine roles in Sunkadakatte Mela since past three years. He was the youngest among six children of late Krishna Gowda and Girija couple.
Ganesh was the only son of Rukkayya Gowda and Late Dhombi couple. He was survived by his wife Mohini, and two sons – 6-year-old Suresh and 2-year-old Gautham.
Mulku-Moodbidri MLA Abhayachandra Jain and other local leaders visited the victims' houses and consoled their family members.
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