A 17-year-old migrant labourer from Raichur, in Karnataka, was killed and another was injured after a compound wall of an under-construction apartment collapsed in east Bengaluru, allegedly due to poor construction and negligence of the builder and site owners.

Compound wall collapse in Bengaluru

A 17-year-old migrant labourer from Raichur, in Karnataka, was killed and another was injured after a compound wall of an under-construction apartment - Prudent Homes at 5th Cross in Chikkabanaswadi - collapsed, at Banaswadi in east Bengaluru on May 25, 2026. | Video Credit: The Hindu

The deceased has been identified as Bhimesh (17), son of Lakshmayya, a native of Panchamukhi village in Raichur district. Another worker, Doolayya (32), son of Bheemayya from Gunjala village, sustained injuries in the incident.

The tragedy occurred at the under-construction complex on 5th Cross in Chikkabanaswadi on May 25 afternoon. According to police and local residents, six migrant workers from Raichur had come to clear stagnant rainwater, and remove mud accumulated beside the apartment’s compound wall following recent rains.

While the workers were cleaning the area around 2 p.m., the compound wall collapsed. Some of the labourers were buried under the debris. Three workers reportedly managed to escape safely while Bhimesh and Doolayya suffered serious injuries. Bhimesh later succumbed to injuries, while Doolayya is undergoing treatment in a hospital.

Locals alleged that the apartment was constructed in an unscientific manner without proper planning, and that the compound wall had already developed visible cracks. Residents and activists claimed that portions of the apartment were occupied even before completion of construction work.

Activists alleged that the building was constructed on encroached land, and that multiple civil disputes related to the property are pending in courts.

Social activist Jayaram accused the builder and authorities of negligence. He demanded strict action against those responsible for the death of the minor worker.

The Banaswadi police have registered a case of death due to negligence against the building owner.