Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah inspects site of building collapse, announces ₹5 lakh ex-gratia to kin of deceased

According to official sources, the collapse on Tuesday had claimed the lives of 8 people, and injured 6 others.

The Karnakata CM further announced ₹5 lakh ex-gratia to the kin of the deceased, while ex-gratia for the injured will be given after seeing them in the hospital.

"Those hospitalized, expenditure will be taken care by the govt. Moreover, 5 Lakh ex-gratia is to be given by the government, ex-gratia for injured will be announced after seeing them at the hospital," he said while speaking to reports at the site.