Archive · 22 Jul 2026
BJP Leader Fractures Leg in Bengaluru Drain Accident
A BJP leader in Karnataka named Belur Raghavendra Shetty fell into a big, open drain in Bengaluru while it was being fixed.
He hurt his leg badly.
He says the people in charge of fixing the drain did not put up any barriers or warning signs, which made it dangerous.
The police have now taken action against the people responsible for the drain's maintenance.
BJP leader Belur Raghavendra Shetty fell into an uncovered stormwater drain in Bengaluru's Dollars Colony.
He fractured his left leg in the incident that occurred on July 17 at around 7:20 pm.
Shetty alleges negligence by civic authorities for not providing barricades, warning signs, or adequate lighting.
An FIR was registered against the contractor, Assistant Engineer S Rajan, and others for causing grievous hurt by a rash or negligent act.
The incident happened during desilting and repair works on the drain.
- Who
- Belur Raghavendra Shetty, a Karnataka BJP leader
- What
- Fell into an open stormwater drain and fractured his left leg
- When
- July 17 at around 7:20 pm
- Where
- Dollars Colony, Bengaluru
- Why
- The drain was left open during desilting and repair works without barricades, warning signs, or adequate lighting
BJP Leader's Allegation
Civic Authorities' Response
Negligence in Maintenance
BJP Leader's Allegation
BJP leader Belur Raghavendra Shetty alleges that the civic authorities were negligent in not providing barricades, warning signs, or adequate lighting around the open drain.
Civic Authorities' Response
No response from civic authorities provided in the article.
- Date of Incident
- July 17
- Location
- Dollars Colony, Bengaluru
- Injured Person
- Belur Raghavendra Shetty
- Nature of Injury
- Fractured left leg
- Charges Filed
- Grievous hurt by rash or negligent act endangering human life or personal safety
- FIR Registered Against
- Contractor Abbu Sambhasiva Reddy, Assistant Engineer S Rajan, and others