During the repair work, a person was electrocuted and died on the pole

During the repair work, a Hescom contractor died on the pole due to electric current, which took place at Hospet Galli in Chikkodi, Belagavi district.

Siddarama Kupavade (38), a resident of Dafeatherkodi, died unfortunately. The accident took place when the Hescom staff was standing down and fixing Siddarama Kupavaderan on the pole.

Three employees came this morning for electrical repair work. Siddarama Kupawade, a contract worker, had climbed an electric pole for electrical repair work near an agricultural land on the outskirts of Hospet Galli. While the two employees were downstairs, Siddarama was repairing the electric shaft. At this time the electricity suddenly flowed.

At this time, Siddarama was suddenly electrocuted and died on the pole. HESCOM Section Officer Raju Kumbara said that the deceased Siddarama Kupavade was not a HESCOM contract employee but a private person. At the scene of the incident, the grief of the family reached its peak. The incident took place in Chikkodi police station.