Tumkur road accident: Rs 5 lakh each for the family of the deceased. Compensation, treatment of injured by Govt

An accident took place near Shira in Tumkur, in which the family of the deceased was given Rs 5 lakh each. Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai said that a relief announcement has been made.

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai expressed his condolences to the families of those who died in the horrific accident that occurred in the wee hours of Thursday at Kakhlambella near Shira in Tumkur district. He also said that the government will provide free treatment to the injured.

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai tweeted, "It is truly unfortunate that the laborers who came for work died in a terrible road accident near Tumkur. I am grateful to the Prime Minister for announcing compensation to the families of the deceased."