Families of Labourers Killed in Hulikal Ghat Landslide to Receive Compensation
Kin of labourers killed in Hulikal Ghat landslide to get ₹5 lakh each: Siddaramaiah
Hindustan Times
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Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh (approximately $6,000 USD) for each family of the three labourers who died in a landslide at a road construction site in Hulikal Ghat, Shivamogga district, Karnataka, India. An investigation is underway to assess safety measures at the site.
- 01Three labourers died in a landslide at a construction site in Hulikal Ghat, Shivamogga district.
- 02Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh for each victim's family.
- 03The landslide occurred while constructing a retaining wall at a known landslide-prone area.
- 04An investigation is being conducted to evaluate safety protocols at the worksite.
- 05The incident highlights the risks associated with construction in steep and unstable terrains.
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On Thursday, a tragic landslide in Hulikal Ghat, located in Hosanagara taluk of Shivamogga district, Karnataka, resulted in the deaths of three labourers: Raghavendra (37), Raju (30), and Shabbir (40). The incident occurred while the workers were building a retaining wall at a hairpin bend, known for its steep curves and susceptibility to landslides. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed his condolences and announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh (approximately $6,000 USD) for each victim's family. The landslide was triggered by a sudden collapse of loose soil and rocks from the hillside, burying the workers under debris. An investigation has been initiated to determine if adequate safety measures were implemented at the construction site, emphasizing the need for caution in such hazardous environments.
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The compensation will provide financial support to the families of the deceased, helping them cope with the loss of their breadwinners.
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