Man electrocuted during Bathukamma celebrations in Warangal

HYDERABAD: A 45-year-old man, Yakayya, was electrocuted after coming into contact with electrical lights set up for the Bathukamma celebrations in Alankanipet village, Nekkonda Mandal, Warangal district on Friday.

According to witnesses, Yakayya was carrying a small child at the time of the accident. Fortunately, the child escaped unharmed. Villagers explained that the accident occurred when Yakayya touched electrical wires that were connected to the decorative lights installed for the celebrations. The incident got captured in the dash camera of a car.

Authorities have been informed, and an investigation is underway to determine if any negligence led to the fatal accident.