Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (VP)
Mangaluru, Jul 19: The negligence by Mescom has claimed another life in the district.
The deceased girl is identified as Ashwini Shetty (18), who tragically passed away on Friday, July 18, at Gurupura.
A neighbour of the deceased, speaking about the incident, said, "There were sparks emitting from the wires, and we immediately informed the Kaikamba KEB, but they did not respond to our calls. Later, around 7 pm, we heard someone screaming. Everyone gathered, and we tried to take her to the hospital, but we were unsuccessful in saving her life. This whole incident could have been controlled if the Mescom officials had responded on time and cut the power supply. The mother of the girl is still unaware of her demise."
Ashwini Shetty was studying at a private college in Mangaluru and aspired to be a CA. She is survived by her mother, father, and elder brother.