Friday, November 22, 2024
Advertisement
  1. You Are At:
  2. News
  3. India
  4. Shivamogga explosion: Karnataka CM announces ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh for kin of deceased

Shivamogga explosion: Karnataka CM announces ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh for kin of deceased

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Friday announced ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh for the kin of those who have lost their lives in the explosion at a quarry in Hunasodu village of Shivamogga last night. 

Reported by: India TV News Desk Bengaluru Published on: January 22, 2021 13:25 IST
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa
Image Source : PTI

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Friday announced ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh for the kin of those who have lost their lives in the explosion in Shivamogga district last night. The chief minister confirmed that at least 5 people died in the explosion at a quarry in Hunasodu village of Shivamogga. 

A loud sound of the explosion of a truckload of explosives, suspected to be meant for mining, sent shockwaves in neighboring areas. Yediyurappa also assured that the MP from the constituency BY Raghavendra along with the other officials is looking into the matter.

Yediyurappa, himself, will visit the spot along with the Mines Minister of the state. 

While speaking to the media, he said, "Such incidents should not happen. Illegal mining will be dealt with properly. We have already stopped illegal mining, we will stop all such minings."

He also assured of a probe into the matter. "Let the investigation take place, let the report come, we'll take action," Yediyurappa said. 

ALSO READ | Karnataka: Huge dynamite blast at quarry kills 8 in Shivamogga, triggers earthquake-like tremors

Advertisement

Read all the Breaking News Live on indiatvnews.com and Get Latest English News & Updates from India

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement