# Karnataka gives Rs 10 lakh aid to auto-hit student’s family

2026-08-08T10:45:07+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Karnataka has announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for the family of Manasa, a 23-year-old postgraduate student at Bangalore University. She was fatally hit by a speeding autorickshaw on the Jnanabharathi campus on July 30 and died on August 5. The Chief Minister's Relief Fund will provide Rs 3 lakh, and Bengaluru University the remaining Rs 7 lakh. The accident happened near the campus canteen as Manasa crossed Gandhi Marg after an exam. Students and faculty, protesting under 'Justice for Manasa', accuse the university of failing to ensure road safety. The Hindu reports that hundreds gathered to demand accountability.

## Coverage

- deccanherald.com <https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/karnataka-govt-provides-rs-10-lakh-aid-to-family-of-student-who-was-fatally-hit-by-auto-at-jnanabharathi-campus-4103944>
- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/10-lakh-compensation-announced-to-family-of-deceased-student/article71322303.ece>

Tags: Bengaluru University, compensation, Karnataka government, road safety, student death
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