Couple electrocuted in paddy field in Rajanna Sircilla district - The HinduUpdated - October 02, 2026 07:38 pm IST - RAJANNA SIRCILLAA farmer couple was electrocuted after coming into contact with an electric fence reportedly erected to keep wild animals away from crops at Gambhiraopet in Rajanna Sircilla district early on Friday.The deceased were identified as Ganta Devaiah, 65, and his wife Lakshmi, 58. Their bodies were found in their paddy field early on Friday.According to sources, the couple had gone to the field, which they have been cultivating on lease, to water the standing crop when the incident happened. The Gambhiraopet police registered a case and are investigating the circumstances leading to the electrocution. Published - October 02, 2026 07:37 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }