K’taka suspends engineer, orders inspections after wall collapse
The Karnataka government suspended an unnamed Executive Engineer following the collapse of a compound wall at Bowring Hospital in Bengaluru, which killed seven people during heavy rains. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah ordered inspections of hospital walls and improvements in monsoon preparedness, while compensation of ₹5 lakh was announced for victims' families. Officials were directed to address infrastructure vulnerabilities, clear stormwater drains, and take preventive measures across Bengaluru.
- ▪An Executive Engineer from the Health and Family Welfare Department was suspended after a wall collapse at Bowring Hospital killed seven people.
- ▪Chief Minister Siddaramaiah directed inspections of hospital buildings and compound walls across Karnataka and emphasized monsoon preparedness.
- ▪The government announced ₹5 lakh compensation for families of the deceased and free treatment for the injured.
- ▪Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar highlighted improper soil piling next to the hospital wall as a cause and ordered removal of street vendors near vulnerable structures.
- ▪An expert team has been assigned to inspect major hospitals including Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hospital and Victoria Hospital and submit a detailed report.
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K’taka suspends engineer, orders inspections after wall collapseKarnataka suspended an Executive Engineer after a wall collapse at Bowring Hospital killed seven. Compensation announced for victims; officials ordered to improve monsoon preparedness.Published on: May 01, 2026 4:16 AM ISTBy HT Correspondent, BENGALURUShare viaCopy link The Karnataka government on Thursday directed the suspension of the Executive Engineer of the Engineering Department under the Health and Family Welfare Department after a compound wall collapsed at Bowring Hospital in Shivajinagar, killing seven people during heavy rain.K’taka suspends engineer, orders inspections after wall collapseThe government did not identify the officer by name in the statement.Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who chaired a review meeting…
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