Man electrocuted while trying to repair roof tiles

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Jun 15, 2021: A man was electrocuted after he came into contact with a live electric wire while trying to repair  the roof tiles of his house at Ulepadi Puranja Gudde in Aikala of Mulki on June 14, Monday.

The deceased has been identified as Madhav Acharya (55). It is learnt Acharya was climbing the ladder when  the ladder came into contact with the electric  wire.  Though he was immediately rushed to the hospital, his life could not be saved. Acharya was a carpenter by profession.