Karnataka techie who quit his job to build future in agriculture dies after being struck by lightning while visiting farmland

A 43-year-old IT professional from Karnataka tragically died after being struck by lightning while visiting farmland in Mysuru with his family. Roshan Balakrishna, who had recently shifted from the corporate sector to agriculture, was reportedly plucking mangoes when the incident occurred. His family will receive Rs 5 lakh as compensation. The incident has once again highlighted the risks of lightning strikes during the monsoon season, especially in open farmland areas.