CM Siddaramaiah Responds To Collapse Of Unauthorized Building In Bengaluru

A building collapse in Bengaluru claimed 8 lives, prompting CM Siddaramaiah to address the tragedy. He confirmed the structure was unauthorized and attributed the collapse to substandard construction rather than rain. The govt will cover medical expenses for the injured and provide ₹5 lakh in ex-gratia payments to the deceased’s families, said the CM.