Manjeshwara : The mother and daughter electrocuted after contact with the live electricity wire that had fallen on the ground at Varkady Bolanthakodi Friday, August 21.
The deceased are identified as Vijaya (35) and Ashraya (6).
It is said, Ashraya stepped on the electricity wire that was fallen on the ground. As he was writhing in shock, mother Vijaya tried to rescue him and got electrocuted in the process. Both died on the spot.
Manjeshwar police station personnel visited the spot and are taking further action.