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Economic Times30/4/2026EnvironmentIndia

Seven Dead Including Three Children in Wall Collapse Near Bengaluru Hospital

Prime Minister announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia; Opposition demands judicial inquiry into incident at Bowring Hospital

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Seven people, including three children, died after a compound wall collapsed near Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital in Bengaluru during heavy rain.
The victims were taking shelter from rain when lightning struck and caused the wall to collapse.
Prime Minister Modi expressed condolences and announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia from PMNRF for victims' families.

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Seven people, including three children, died after a compound wall collapsed near Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital in Bengaluru during heavy rain. The victims were taking shelter from rain when lightning struck and caused the wall to collapse. Prime Minister Modi expressed condolences and announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia from PMNRF for victims' families. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited the site while opposition leaders demanded a judicial inquiry into the incident.

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