The Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has handed over ₹10 lakh accident relief fund to the family of a deceased passenger. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy gave the cheque to the dependent of the accident victim.
Earlier, the corporation was paying compensation of ₹3 lakh to the kin of victims who died in accidents aboard KSRTC buses. To provide more financial assistance, the corporation enhanced the relief amount to ₹10 lakh.
The money was given to G.D. Nagaraj, father of N. Amruth, 34, who died in the accident.
According to a press release issued by the KSRTC, the accident occurred on February 4, when the bus attached to Channarayapatna depot of Hassan district was negotiating a curve near Bhage in Sakleshpur.