KGF star Yash visits kin of fans electrocuted while putting up birthday poster

The tragedy occurred on Monday when the fans tried to install a cut-out of the actor in the Ambedkar Nagar area for his birthday.

Published on: Jan 9, 2024, 12:18:52 IST

By Yamini C S

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A day after three men were electrocuted while putting up a poster of Kannada film actor Yash for his birthday, the KGF star on Tuesday said he will visit their kin in Gadag district and offer condolences.

The Sandalwood actor spoke to reporters in Hubballi and said he is on his way to Gadag to meet the family members of the three deceased fans.

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The tragedy occurred on Monday when the fans tried to install a cut-out of the actor in the Ambedkar Nagar area of Surangi village in Lakshmeshwar taluk of the district. They were doing so in the middle of the night when the poster hit a live electric wire. The youth holding the poster was electrocuted as a result and all three men died on the spot.

“Three youths were electrocuted in Karnataka's Gadag district on Sunday night after a huge flex of actor Yash, which they were installing to wish his birthday, came into contact with the electric wire,” Police told news agency ANI after the incident.

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Following this, the Sandalwood actor spoke to reporters in Hubballi and said he is on his way to Gadag to meet the family members of the three deceased fans.

The three fans have been identified as 21-year-old Hanamanta Harijan, Murali Nadavinamani, who was 20 years old and Naveen Ghazi, 19. Three others were also reportedly injured in the incident and are currently receiving treatment at the Lakshmeshwar Hospital, the agency said.

(With inputs from ANI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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