Minor labourer dies in compound wall collapse at under-construction apartment in Bengaluru
A 17-year-old migrant labourer died and another was injured when a compound wall collapsed at an under-construction apartment in Bengaluru. The incident has raised concerns about poor construction practices and negligence by the builder. Local activists are calling for accountability and have reported ongoing civil disputes related to the property.
- ▪The deceased was identified as Bhimesh, a 17-year-old from Raichur.
- ▪Another worker, Doolayya, sustained injuries and is receiving treatment in a hospital.
- ▪Local residents alleged that the apartment was built without proper planning and had visible cracks in the wall.
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