Three laborers were trapped when a pile of sand collapsed at Hulikal Ghat in Hosanagara taluk on Thursday. | Photo credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Three people who were missing after a pile of earth collapsed at Hulikal Ghat in Hosanagar taluk on Thursday evening were found dead under the debris. Police and Fire Rescue personnel recovered the bodies during an overnight operation.
The deceased have been identified as Raghavendra, 37, of Chakkar near Nagara in Hosanagar taluk, Raju, 30, and Shabbir, 30 — both natives of Haveri. As many as seven people were trapped in the rubble when loose soil collapsed on them. Locals managed to rescue four people who were injured in the incident.
Published – 10 Apr 2026 21:16 IST
