Bengaluru Street Vendors' Union Demands Increased Compensation for Bowring Tragedy Victims
Street vendors’ union urges CM for higher compensation for families of Bowring tragedy victims
The Hindu
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Following the tragic wall collapse at Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital in Bengaluru, the Karnataka Pragatipara Beedhi Vyaparigala Sangha has urged the Chief Minister to increase compensation for victims' families from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh. They also seek ₹10 lakh for each injured person and a judicial inquiry into the incident.
- 01The wall collapse at Bowring Hospital resulted in seven fatalities and multiple injuries.
- 02The street vendors' union is advocating for increased compensation for victims' families.
- 03They demand ₹25 lakh for families of the deceased and ₹10 lakh for injured individuals.
- 04The union has called for a judicial inquiry into the tragic incident.
- 05The economic conditions of the affected families are a significant concern.
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In the wake of the devastating wall collapse at Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital in Shivajinagar, Bengaluru, which resulted in seven deaths and numerous injuries, the Karnataka Pragatipara Beedhi Vyaparigala Sangha (KPBS) has formally requested the Chief Minister to enhance compensation for the victims' families. Currently, the compensation for the deceased is set at ₹5 lakh (approximately $6,000 USD), but the union is advocating for this amount to be increased to ₹25 lakh (roughly $30,000 USD) due to the profound impact on the families involved. Additionally, they are seeking ₹10 lakh (about $12,000 USD) for each injured individual, highlighting that recovery will take considerable time, affecting their ability to work. The union also emphasizes the need for a judicial inquiry to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collapse, aiming for accountability and justice for the victims.
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The demand for increased compensation highlights the urgent need for support for the families affected by the tragedy, which may alleviate their financial burdens during this difficult time.
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