The boy, 12, got electrocuted while celebrating Holi in Vijayapura. Hubli News – Times of India

Vijayapura: One boy died due to electrocution during celebration Holi In Talewad Village Of kolhari Taluk on Friday. The deceased is 12-year-old Hanamantappa Beerappa Valikar. The incident took place when he had gone to collect water from a tank made by the gram panchayat. The villagers staged a sit-in at the GP’s office, accusing the Gram Panchayat officials of negligence. dog Police reached the spot and persuaded the villagers to call off the agitation. However, the villagers have demanded compensation to the kin of the deceased and action against the gram panchayat officials.