Karnataka: 3 Fans Of Yash Die Of Electrocution In Gadag While Putting Banner On His Birthday, KGF Actor Rushes To Meet Victims' Families (WATCH)

In a shocking incident, three fans of KGF actor Yash died of electrocution at Surangi village in Karnataka's Gadag district early on Monday (January 8, 2024) while putting a cut-out of the actor on the occasion of his birthday.

According to the police, the deceased have been identified as Hanumanth Harijan (24), Murali Naduvinamani (20), Naveen Gaaji (20). Reportedly, three more people were also injured, however, they are currently undergoing treatment at a hospital.

Following the incident, Yash arrived in Gadag to meet the families of his deceased fans.

Yash Rushes To Meet Deceased Fans' Families

SP Shares Details Of Incident

Talking about the incident, the Superintendent of Police, Babasasheb Nemogouda, said, "While putting up the banner, three of them were electrocuted and three were injured. The banner had a metal frame that was in touch with a HESCOM wire. A case has been registered at Lakshmeshwar Police Station. We will investigate this."

Chandru Lamani, Shirhatti MLA who visited the spot saidthat he will request Yash to visit the families of the deceased. "We request the public not to erect any metallic frame banners," he added.