Sullia: A MESCOM lineman was electrocuted while working on an electric pole at Parla near Alekkadi on Monday.
Prakash (29), son of Krishnappa Gowda from Beltangady taluk, was electrocuted while carrying out repair work on the power line under the Mescom Panja section in Parla, Murulya village.
Prakash, who was working on the pole, screamed for help, and when fellow workers arrived, they found him stuck to the pole. He was unconscious and was rushed to Puttur hospital, where he was declared dead.
A case has been registered at the Bellare Police Station in this regard.
