Nanjangud, Aug. 9 (KS)- A youth died after being electrocuted at Rajaji Colony here yesterday.

The deceased is Anish (25), son of Jugunu and a welder by profession.

Anish was electrocuted when he touched the metal wire tied to dry clothes in front of house as power was flowing through the wire.

Though he was rushed to a hospital, Anish had breathed his last mid-way and the doctors declared him brought dead.

MLA Harshavardhan, who rushed to the spot, consoled the grieving family.