Building Collapse in Bengaluru: Arrests Made and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar Responds
An under-construction building in Bengaluru’s Horamavu Agara area collapsed, leading to an FIR against Munirajareddy, Mohan Reddy, and Elumalai. Bhuvan Reddy, son of Munirajareddy, and contractor Muniyappa have been arrested. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expressed sorrow and emphasized the need for stricter construction guidelines. Five people died, and six were injured. Rescue operations by NDRF and SDRF are ongoing.
Incident Details
The building collapse resulted in the recovery of five bodies: Harman (26), Tripal (35), Mohd Sahil (19), Sathya Raju (25), and Shankar. Injured individuals include Jagadevi (45), Rasheed (28), Nagaraju (25), Ramesh Kumar (28), Harman (22), and Ayaj. Rescue teams are actively searching for more trapped individuals.
Government Response
Deputy CM Shivakumar visited the site and stressed the importance of obtaining proper construction permits. He announced plans for stricter regulations and monitoring of building projects to prevent future incidents.
Doubts Revealed
Bengaluru -: Bengaluru is a large city in India, known for its technology industry and is the capital of the state of Karnataka.
Deputy CM -: Deputy CM stands for Deputy Chief Minister, who is the second-highest-ranking official in a state government in India, assisting the Chief Minister.
DK Shivakumar -: DK Shivakumar is a politician in India and currently serves as the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka.
NDRF -: NDRF stands for National Disaster Response Force, which is a specialized force in India that handles disaster response and rescue operations.
SDRF -: SDRF stands for State Disaster Response Force, which is a state-level force in India that assists in disaster management and rescue operations.
Construction permits -: Construction permits are official approvals needed to build or modify structures, ensuring they meet safety and legal standards.
