25-year-old quality engineer dies in fall at Bengaluru metro construction site: Report

A 25-year-old quality engineer from NCC Construction Company fell to his death at a Metro construction site in Yelahanka on July 17.

Published on: Jul 22, 2024, 19:00:03 IST

By Yamini C S

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In a tragic incident that has surfaced recently, a 25-year-old quality engineer from NCC Construction Company, involved in Bengaluru’s Metro project, lost his life in a fatal accident at a construction site near Yelahanka, The Times of India reported.

The engineer reportedly fell from a Metro pillar cage during his night shift on Tuesday, which extended into the early hours of Wednesday.

The deceased has been identified as Revanna Siddaiah, who hailed from Basavakalyan taluk in Bidar. He reportedly fell from a Metro pillar cage during his night shift on July 16, Tuesday, which extended into the early hours of July 17, Wednesday.

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The heart breaking news was conveyed to Siddaiah’s father, Sharanaiah, by NCC’s safety manager, Somashekar, at 12:30 pm on Wednesday. Upon reaching Bengaluru, Sharanaiah identified his son’s body, which was kept at a hospital mortuary.

Sharanaiah later filed a complaint in the matter, according to which, the accident occurred at around 3:00 am on July 17 at Metro pillar C6, situated between Kogilu Cross and Raitara Santhe in Bengaluru's Yelahanka. It is alleged that Siddaiah slipped and fell from a height of 20-30 feet while working on the pillar cage.

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Sharanaiah has accused NCC of failing to enforce proper safety protocols, which he believes led to his son's untimely death. In response, the police have filed a case against several NCC officials, the report said.

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This incident recalls a similar tragedy from January of last year, when a woman and her two-and-a-half-year-old child were killed by the collapse of an under-construction Metro pillar in the Nagawara area of Bengaluru. That stretch of the Metro project aimed to connect the city to the Kempegowda International Airport.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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