The Hindu·2 min read·easy
Live fence against wild boar claims farmer’s life near Kuppam in Chittoor
K
K. Umashanker
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A 40-year-old farmer in Andhra Pradesh died after coming into contact with an illegally installed live electric fence. Local authorities have repeatedly warned against the use of such fences, which are intended to protect crops from wild boars.
A 40-year-old farmer was electrocuted at Jogyanur village in Gudupalle mandal near Kuppam in Chittoor district on Sunday (July 26, 2026) night after coming into contact with an illegally installed live electric fence.
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