The government has given Rs 5 lakh compensation to the deceased's family. If their negligence is found, the action would be initiated against them," Siddaramaiah stated. The hospital authorities are claiming that they have not shown negligence. "The allegations of medical negligence will be probed. As there was heavy sudden downpour, the underpass got filled with water. She is from Vijayawada and called her family to Bengaluru for sight-seeing. Siddaramaiah rushed to the spot and spoke to the family of the deceased girl. Bhanurekha succumbed as treatment failed later. When the media who arrived to the spot questioned authorities, the hospital staff moved the girl into the hospital. Though she was taken to St Martha's Hospital, the staff allegedly did not attend them immediately and showed negligence. She was rescued and shifted to the hospital by authorities. Bhanurekha turned serious as the water gushed into the vehicle. Circle in the Central Business District of Bengaluru.Īccording to police, the victim was travelling in the car with family when the vehicle got stuck in the water accumulated in the underpass. The incident had taken place at the underpass of K.R. The deceased is identified as Bhanurekha, 22, an employee of Infosys. He also held an emergency meeting with Bengaluru Police Commissioner and Commissioner of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and gave instructions to them to immediately take precautions. Heavy rains in Bengaluru claimed the life of a woman software professional on Sunday.Ĭhief Minister Siddaramaiah, who visited the hospital, has ordered an investigation into the allegations of medical negligence.
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