Nurse dies in zip-lining accident at Bengaluru outskirts resort: Report

35-year-old nurse killed in zip-lining mishap at Jungle Trialz resort near Bengaluru, owner and workers booked.

Published on: May 21, 2024, 14:30:19 IST

By Yamini C S

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A 35-year-old nurse lost her life in a zip-lining accident when the cable suddenly snapped at the Jungle Trialz resort near Harohalli in Karnataka’s Ramanagara district. The resort, alleged to lack basic safety protocols and a first-aid center, now faces intense scrutiny, The Indian Express reported.

The resort, alleged to lack basic safety protocols and a first-aid center, now faces intense scrutiny. (Representative image)

The incident occurred around 11:15 am last Sunday. Police swiftly arrested the resort manager, Putta Madu, and booked the owner and workers.

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The victim, Ranjitha N, was part of a group outing with 18 colleagues from the private hospital where she worked. She leaves behind her husband and two children.

According to police, the accident happened during a zip-lining activity, the publication said. Despite immediate medical attention, Ranjitha was pronounced dead upon arrival at Dayanand Sagar Hospital.

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A case has been registered under sections 304 and 337 of the Indian Penal Code. The complaint highlighted the lack of safety measures and basic equipment such as helmets at the resort, the report added.

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Further investigations are underway and more details are awaited.

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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