Death at quarry: Wife of deceased truck driver receives ₹30 lakh compensation
The wife of a truck driver who died in an accident at an illegal quarry in Mandya district has received ₹30 lakh in compensation. The payment followed an investigation by the Upalokayukta into safety negligence and official dereliction of duty.
Why it matters
This case highlights the dangers of unregulated industrial activity and the role of oversight bodies in ensuring accountability for workplace fatalities.
The wife of a 38-year-old truck driver, who died at an allegedly illegal quarry at Nagamangala taluk in Mandya district in December 2025, has received a total compensation of ₹30 lakh following the intervention of the Upalokayukta.
The article provides a factual account of a legal and administrative process regarding a workplace death.
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