Telangana Man Dies In Drilling Accident In Zambia

Article by Kumar Published on: 7:43 pm, 2 October 2026

Another heartbreaking tragedy has resulted in the death of a migrant worker from Telangana in abroad. The man identified as Janapala Lingaswamy, aged 50 years, died on the spot in Zambia while working in borewell drilling work when a severe accident turned fatal.

Lingaswamy hails from Urumadla village located in Chityala mandal of Nalgonda district in Telangana He went to Africa few years ago and was working as a boring worker in Zambia to support his family.

Unfortunately, Lingaswamy’s family suffered a big loss last year when his elder son passed away. Now, his sudden passing away has caused huge distress and irreparable loss to the family. Family members broke into heavy tears hearing about his sudden death.

Villagers are now requesting the government to give immediate financial help to support the poor family and arrange to bring back his body to India for final rites.