Bengaluru: 1 dead, 1 injured after portion of Dargah collapses during demolition

A daily wage worker was killed after the floor of a dargah in Bengaluru's Avenue road came down, while another was gravely injured on Tuesday.

Published on: Mar 1, 2023, 11:54:09 IST

By Yamini C S

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In an unfortunate turn of events, a daily wage worker was killed after a portion of a dargah came down during demolition works in Bengaluru on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as Azar ul Haq. The incident occurred near Avenue road, Market circle, news agency ANI reported.

Of the two labourers, one was killed while the other suffered grave injuries. (ANI)

Of the two labourers working at the site, one was killed while the other suffered grave injuries. Both the men were rushed to a hospital after which Azar succumbed to his injuries, while the other worker is still undergoing treatment.

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IPS officer Laxman B. Nimbargi, who is the deputy commissioner of police (DCP) for Bengaluru West spoke to reporters and said the demolition work was being undertaken by the administration.

"Demolition work was going near Avenue road, Market circle. Two workers were involved in the work and suddenly at around 4.30 pm, one floor of the Dargah collapsed, gravely injuring both the workers," Laxman B. Nimbargi said.

"One Azar ul Haq succumbed to injuries in the hospital and the other person is under treatment," he added.

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Further investigation by police is underway and more details are awaited.

In a similar incident, a woman and her child, who was two-and-a-half years old, were killed after an under-construction Metro pillar collapsed on them in Bengaluru's Nagawara area in January.

(With ANI inputs)

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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