Ballari, July 9 -- A 22-year-old daily wage worker was electrocuted to death while carrying out repair work on a power pole near Dhyana Mandira, close to Sanganakal village in Ballari district.

The deceased has been identified as Hulagappa, 22, a resident of Yarragudi village. He had come for the work on a daily wage basis for a BESCOM-related repair job. While climbing the electric pole to work, current reportedly passed through the line, and he died hanging from the pole, officials said.

According to eyewitnesses, Hulagappa shouted "save, save "for about 15 minutes while struggling to save his life. Other workers present at the spot tried to rescue him but were unable to do so and stood helpless, they said.

Locals have alleged that n...