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Bengaluru floods kill seven as CM Siddaramaiah suspends official and Lokayukta launches suo moto probe
India
Published on 30 April 2026
Lokayukta moves first after officials ignored warnings
Heavy rains have battered Bengaluru, with seven deaths reported in a single flooding incident. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah ordered a review of disaster preparedness, while the Lokayukta initiated a suo moto case and warned officials. An engineer has been suspended and notices issued as authorities clear debris, fill potholes and desilt drains to prevent further tragedies across Karnataka.
- Seven people died in one incident amid Bengaluru flooding
- CM Siddaramaiah reviewed preparedness and ordered action
- Lokayukta launched a suo moto case and issued warnings
- Authorities are clearing debris and desilting drains statewide
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