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20 May 
The Karnataka government probe into the Bowring Hospital wall collapse has revealed serious negligence by engineers and contractors after seven people died in the tragedy
Bengaluru: The investigation into the deadly wall collapse at Bengaluru’s Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital has exposed major lapses by officials and contractors, with the Karnataka government now recommending strict action against four engineers and criminal proceedings against a private firm involved in the site work.
The tragic incident, which occurred on April 29, claimed the lives of seven people and left seven others injured after a compound wall inside the hospital premises suddenly collapsed.
The inquiry report, prepared following a detailed site inspection conducted on May 14, was submitted by the state government’s Chief Secretary and has now revealed shocking details surrounding the cause of the disaster.
Bowring Hospital Wall Collapse Linked to Illegal Waste Dumping
According to the report, nearly 22,000 square feet of the hospital premises had been filled with construction debris and soil in an unscientific manner by a private company identified as ASR Traders.
Investigators found that the waste dumping created excessive pressure on the compound wall, significantly weakening its structural stability over time.
The report further stated that there was no proper rainwater drainage system in the area, causing water accumulation that worsened the pressure on the already vulnerable wall structure.
Officials concluded that the combination of illegal debris dumping and poor drainage management directly contributed to the collapse.
Government Recommends Criminal Case Against Contractor
Based on the findings, the government has recommended filing a criminal case against ASR Traders for negligence and unsafe handling of construction waste inside the hospital premises.
Authorities believe the contractor failed to follow basic engineering and safety protocols while carrying out dumping activities near the compound wall.
The report also accused multiple department officials of failing to monitor the situation despite visible risks developing at the site.
Strict Action Recommended Against Four Engineers
The inquiry report has specifically recommended disciplinary action against four departmental engineers identified as Somaraju, Mahesh Kumar, Thimmappa, and Uday Shankar.
Investigators reportedly found lapses in supervision, maintenance monitoring, and failure to address safety concerns related to the weakened wall structure before the collapse occurred.
The government is now expected to initiate departmental proceedings against the officials named in the report.
“The wall collapse was the result of severe negligence and improper dumping practices combined with drainage failures,” the report reportedly stated.
New 200 Meter Safety Wall Ordered at Hospital Premises
In response to the tragedy, authorities have also directed immediate construction of a new 200-meter protective wall within the hospital premises to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Bowring Hospital wall collapse had earlier triggered widespread criticism over infrastructure safety and maintenance standards in public institutions across Bengaluru.
The latest findings have intensified demands for stricter accountability against contractors and government officials responsible for public safety projects.
