IT professional from Kodagu killed by lightning while plucking mangoes in Mysuru
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- •Hosoklu Roshan Balakrishna, a 32-year-old IT professional from Kodagu, died after being struck by lightning while plucking mangoes in Yelwala, Mysuru, on Tuesday.
- •Yashodamma, a farmer from Hunsur taluk, and Appaiah from HD Kote taluk, also died in separate lightning strikes on Wednesday.
- •A cow died in a lightning strike at Antharasanthe in HD Kote, highlighting the broader impact of such weather events.
- •The incidents occurred during the monsoon season, with authorities urging caution during thunderstorms.
- •Lightning strikes remain a major safety concern for farmers and rural residents in Karnataka.
A 32-year-old IT professional from Kodagu, Hosoklu Roshan Balakrishna, died tragically after being struck by lightning while plucking mangoes on his agricultural land in Yelwala, near Mysuru, on Tuesday. Roshan, the son of the late Hosoklu Balakrishna from Heravanad village in Madikeri, had recently resigned from his IT job and was actively involved in modern farming practices alongside a colleague. He was accompanied by his wife and son when they stopped to visit their property. While Roshan went to pluck mangoes, he was struck by lightning and collapsed on the spot. Another person who was with him sustained injuries but managed to escape unharmed. The funeral was held in Heravanad, where Roshan is survived by his wife and a young son.
