Dharwad District In-charge Minister Santosh Lad rushed to KIMS Hospital today after a horrific construction collapse at the KLE Medical College site near Gabbur claimed the lives of two innocent laborers. We saw the Minister arrive in a hurry to meet the grieving families of Mallesh from Kundgol and Akbar Sangati from Annigeri, who both fell to their deaths during work on February 25, 2026.
Heartbreaking news. Our sources confirmed that the two men were working on the upper floors of the college building when the structure gave way, leading to an immediate 100% loss of life for the duo involved.
Why did these workers have to die?
Safety is the big question now. Minister Santosh Lad did not just stand by; he personally consoled the weeping family members in the hospital corridors and told them he stands with them in this dark hour.
Pure tragedy. We saw the Minister reach into his own pocket to provide immediate cash assistance to the families so they could handle the sudden funeral costs.
Will the government actually pay up?
Laborers need real protection. Lad promised a 100% effort to secure every bit of compensation from the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board for the victims.
Numbers don’t lie. According to the police at the scene https://hubballidharwadpolice.gov.in/.
The site inspection revealed that at least 2 workers were fatally injured, while officials are checking if safety harnesses were even present. One specific order came from the Minister: the police must finish the probe fast and book anyone who cuts corners on safety.
Is this a case of criminal negligence?
Investigations are heating up. Senior officials and police units have already locked down the Gabbur site to check the structural integrity of the medical college building.
Total silence. We talked to witnesses who said the collapse happened in seconds, leaving no time for Mallesh or Akbar to jump to safety.
The Minister’s visit brought some relief to the families, but the demand for justice remains loud. Everyone is waiting to see if the college management will be held accountable for this 2-life toll.
