Street vendors’ union urges CM for higher compensation for families of Bowring tragedy victims - The HinduPublished - May 03, 2026 08:59 pm IST - BengaluruThe Karnataka Pragatipara Beedhi Vyaparigala Sangha seeks a judicial inquiry into the incident that claimed seven lives and left several injured. | Photo Credit: File PhotoIn the aftermath of the tragic wall collapse at Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital in east Bengaluru’s Shivajinagar, the Karnataka Pragatipara Beedhi Vyaparigala Sangha has written to the Chief Minister, seeking enhanced compensation and rehabilitation measures for the affected.They have also sought a judicial inquiry into the incident that claimed seven lives and left several injured. The union has demanded that compensation for the deceased families be increased from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh, citing the severity of the loss and the precarious economic condition of the affected families. For those injured in the incident, the union has sought compensation of ₹10 lakh per person, stressing that it will take months for them to recover and resume work.Published - May 03, 2026 08:59 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }