Two persons were killed when they fell into a Bauxite mining pit, at Othinane near Baindoor on Saturday.
According to police, the deceased have been identified as Kaaja (17) and Sathish (18). The mishap occurred when Kaaja accidentally fell into pit.
Trying to save Kaaja, Sathish also fell into it and died. Both hail from Chikkanayakanahalli in Tumkur. A case has been registered.