Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief after a wall collapse in Bengaluru, Karnataka, killed seven people, including three children. In a statement on X, he called the incident unfortunate and wished for the injured to recover soon. Modi also announced ex gratia support for the victims, underscoring the government’s response to the tragedy.
A compound wall collapsed in central Bengaluru near Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital on Wednesday, killing at least seven people, including three children. Police said victims were crushed while they were present nearby. A large-scale rescue operation was launched at the spot, and the chief minister visited the area as investigations begin into what caused the wall to fail.
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