A farmer couple died after allegedly coming into contact with an electrified fence at their field in Gambhiraopet mandal of Rajanna Sircilla district early Friday. Police said the fence had been installed to prevent wild animals from damaging crops.
Updated On – 2 October 2026, 12:45 PM
Rajanna Sircilla: A farmer couple was electrocuted allegedly after they touched an electrified fence at their field at Gambhiraopet mandal centre early on Friday morning.
Police said that Ganta Devaiah (60) and Laxmi (55) died on the spot after contacting the live fence meant for preventing damage of the crop by wild animals. Neighboring farmers discovered bodies of the couple and alerted the police, who in turn inspected the scene of the accident and gathered details of the incident.
The bodies were shifted to a government hospital in Sircilla for post-mortem. A case has been registered. Investigations have been taken up.
