Seven members of a family died after their house collapsed at Badalankalgi village, near Belagavi on Wednesday evening due to the heavy rains that lashed several parts of the district.
Of the seven, five died on the spot and two on the way to the hospital, the police sources said.
All the deceased belonged to Khangavi family of Badalankalgi, namely Gangavva Khangavi (50), Sattevva Khanvavi (45), Puja Khangavi (8), Savita Khangavi (28), Kashevva Koleppanavar (8), Laxmi Khangavi (15) and Arjun Khangavi.
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai expressed grief about the incident and announced ₹ 5 lakh as compensation to each of the victims.
Sad & an Unfortunate incident of the house collapse in this village of Belagavi District. My condolences are with the surviving members of this family..
Very sad to.here from my native near place
In this occasion my condolences are with them