Youth dies of electric shock during Vinayaka idol immersion
K. Bharat Kumar collapsed while giving connection to the sound system to the DJ machine on September 18
K. Bharat Kumar, a 19-year-old private electrician from Nali village, lost his life due to electrocution while working on connecting electric cables during the Vinayaka idol immersion ceremony in Jinkapalem village, Nagayalanka mandal of Krishna district on September 18, 2026. The unfortunate incident occurred when Kumar collapsed while attempting to give a connection to the sound system, which was linked to a DJ machine.
Locals promptly shifted Kumar to the Avanigadda Community Health Centre, but despite the efforts of the medical staff, the doctors declared Kumar dead upon his arrival. The police registered a case and initiated an investigation into the tragic event.
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