
A girl student studying Class V was electrocuted at a lower primary school in Kurkunda village of Sindhanur taluk in Raichur district on Friday.
The victim has been identified as 11-year-old Tanushree.
Police sources said she was electrocuted when she tried to switch on the water filter around 12.30 am.
She was immediately taken to a local doctor. Considering the seriousness, she was referred to Taluk Hospital from there.
She died in Sindhanur Government Hospital premises while being shifted, sources added.
Turvihal police rushed to the spot to conduct an inspection.
A case of unnatural death has been registered at Turvihal police station.
Published – 30 Jan 2026 22:17 IST





