Toddy tapper falls to death in Mancherial

Late on Saturday night, tragedy struck Chandaram village in Luxettipet mandal as a 62-year-old toddy tapper lost his life due to a fall from a palm tree.

Mancherial: A 62-year old toddy tapper died after falling off a palm tree at Chandaram village in Luxettipet mandal on Saturday night.

The incident came to light on Sunday.

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Ponnam Venka Goud fell down from atop of a palm tree while tapping toddy on Saturday evening.

He received fatal injuries and was immediately shifted to a hospital in Mancherial. He breathed his last while undergoing treatment by 11.30 pm.

The toddy tapper is survived by a wife and daughter. Based on a complaint received from his daughter, a case was registered.