Shivamogga explosion: Karnataka CM pronounces ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh for kin of deceased
Image Source : PTI Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Friday introduced ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh for the kin of those that have misplaced their lives within the explosion in Shivamogga district final night time. The chief minister confirmed that at the very least 5 individuals died within 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, despatched shockwaves in neighboring areas. Yediyurappa additionally assured that the MP from the constituency BY Raghavendra together with the opposite officers is wanting into the matter.
Yediyurappa, himself, will go to the spot together with the Mines Minister of the state.
While talking to the media, he stated, “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 additionally assured of a probe into the matter. “Let the investigation take place, let the report come, we’ll take action,” Yediyurappa stated.
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