A young farmer Basavaraj Ainapur was electrocuted in Khemlapur village of Belagavi district on Thursday.He went to the river to start the irrigation pumpset near the jackwell. But, he was electrocuted and fell into the river.His family members and neighbours called the police.The police and Fire and Emergency Services personnel have launched a search for the body.A case is being registered. Published - August 27, 2026 10:12 pm IST