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Karnataka gives Rs 10 lakh aid to auto-hit student’s family
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Compensation of Rs 10 lakh for a young life lost is inadequate but routine. The real issue is Bangalore University's repeated failure to enforce basic road safety on campus. Students and faculty under 'Justice for Manasa' rightly call out this neglect. The university must now show concrete action, speed breakers, designated crossings, and restricted auto access, or face a longer list of tragedies.
Sources (2): deccanherald.com, thehindu.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
