Lokayukta directs top officials to be added as respondents in K.R. Circle underpass case
In the investigation of the April 29 rains, it was noted that despite the tragedy of the underpass being flooded after the heavy rain in 2023, no permanent measures were taken. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN
Lokayukta Justice BS Patil has added several senior officials from the State and Bengaluru, including the Chief Secretary and the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) chief, as defendants in a case related to the death of a software engineer who drowned in the flooded KR Circle underpass in 2023.
The KR Circle underpass was flooded during heavy rains on April 29 this year and was inspected by Justice Patil. Later, in a case pending before it in 2023, it directed that the Chief Secretary, Additional Chief Secretary of the Urban Development Department, Chief Commissioner of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and the Commissioner of the Bengaluru City Corporation be added as respondents.
It was published – 05 May 2026 21:32 IST
