Man electrocuted while plucking coconuts

Mandya: A 28-year-old farm labourer died after accidentally coming into contact with a live electricity wire while harvesting tender coconuts in Sakshibidu village of Akkihebbalu Hobli in KR Pet taluk on Sunday.The deceased are Abhishek, son of Govindegowda and Susheelamma, residents of Sakshibidu village. Abhishek was engaged in harvesting tender coconuts by climbing palm trees, a work through which he supported his family. According to sources, the incident occurred while Abhishek was carrying out routine work on a coconut tree located near an overhead electricity line. While trying to pluck coconuts, he accidentally touched the live wire running close to the tree and suffered severe electric shock. He lost consciousness immediately.Villagers and co-workers rushed to his aid and shifted him to KR Pet taluk public hospital for emergency treatment. However, despite the efforts of doctors, he could not be saved, police said. After postmortem, the body was handed over to the family members.A case of accidental death was registered at KR Pet Rural police station, and further investigation is on.