Farmer electrocuted by snapped live wire in his field in Anantapur district
A 60-year-old farmer named Adinarayana was electrocuted in Anantapur district after coming into contact with a snapped live wire in his field. Local police have registered a case and sent the body for a post-mortem examination.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing infrastructure safety concerns in rural agricultural areas.
A 60-year-old farmer was electrocuted while watering his field in Turakapalle village of Peddapappuru mandal in Anantapur district on Wednesday (September 9, 2026) morning.
The deceased was identified as Adinarayana. The police said he came in contact with a snapped live wire lying in his groundnut field.
The body was sent to the government hospital in Tadipatri for post-mortem. A case has been registered.
Published - September 09, 2026 01:51 pm IST
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