Young farmer electrocuted in Belagavi, search on for body

A young farmer, Basavaraj Ainapur, tragically electrocuted in Khemlapur village of Belagavi district on Thursday, has prompted a search operation for his body. Ainapur went to the river to start his irrigation pumpset near the jackwell, but tragically met his end and fell into the river. His family and neighbours promptly alerted the police, who, along with Fire and Emergency Services personnel, have initiated a search for his remains.

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