Bannikod, 35, was the son of former MLA Basappa Bannikod. His last rites were conducted in Hirekerur. He is survived by wife and two kids.
Bannikod along with a few farmers staged a protest in front of Upper Tunga Project chief engineer’s office on October 16 demanding immediate release of compensation to land losers in Hirekerur taluk.
He attempted suicide by self-immolation. His attempt was thwarted and he was taken to a hospital in Shimoga. From there he was shifted to Bangalore, where he died.
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