Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:20pm on 30 Apr 2026,Thursday India
At least seven people, including a child, were killed and several others injured after a compound wall at Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital in Bengaluru collapsed during heavy rains and thunderstorms. Most victims were street vendors who had taken shelter near the wall when it gave way. Siddaramaiah visited the site, announced ₹5 lakh compensation for victims’ families, and ordered an investigation into possible negligence. The incident has sparked concerns over infrastructure safety and maintenance amid extreme weather conditions in the city. (PC: DH)
