Rs. 30 lakh compensation to corona warriors if they die: CM Yediyurappa
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Thursday announced a sum of Rs 30 lakh to the families of Anganwadi workers, anganwadi assitants, pourakarmikas, and police personnel who die while dealing with Covid-19 pandemic.
In a tweet, he said that the above mentioned personnel who are working hard to control coronavirus infection have been sanctioned a compensation of Rs 30 lakh if they die while dealing with Covid-19 pandemics.
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Man mowed down by speeding car in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): A man was allegedly mowed down by a speeding car on MG Road in the heart of the city on early Friday morning, police said.
Srinivas, who was in his late 50s, died on the spot in the accident that occurred at Anil Kumble Junction here, they said.
According to police, the accident occurred at around 4.30 am. Srinivas was walking along the side of the road when a car travelling at high speed allegedly hit him with immense force. The driver of the offending vehicle fled the spot.
The impact of the accident was so severe that Srinivas died on the spot, a senior police officer said.
A case of accident under Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for causing death due to negligence has been registered, he said.
CCTV cameras installed in the area are being analysed to identify the offending vehicle, police said, adding that further investigation is underway.
