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- A 29-year-old man named Rakshith died while washing a vehicle with a machine in the courtyard of his home at Badavu, near Krishnanagara in Chikkamudnur village on the outskirts of Puttur, on Friday.
- The death is suspected to have been caused by an electric shock.
- Rakshith was the son of Eshwar Naik, a resident of Badavu, and worked at a medical centre in Puttur town.
- Puttur town police visited the spot and conducted an inspection.
- The incident highlights the risk of electric shock while using electrical machines near water at home.
What to watch next
- Whether police confirm the exact cause of death after investigation
- Any findings on faulty wiring or the washing machine at the site
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Named India · Rakshith · Ishwara Nayaka · Puttur City Police
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