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Bengaluru rain: As Infosys employee Bhanu Rekha's family started crying for help, passersby rushed to their rescue. They threw sarees and ropes to help the family remain afloat. Those entrapped tried to climb up to higher ground but failed. While two of them were dragged out by swimmers of the emergency services personnel, others were brought out using a ladder.
Soon after the news went viral, Twitter users said that the young woman deserved so much better than this. They were also of the view that the country failed the young techie.
BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath has asked the chief engineer to submit a report on drainage facilities to start the repair works
Bhanu Rekha, a 22-year-old Infosys employee, died after the car she was travelling in with her family submerged due to waterlogging at the KR Circle underpass.
Upon learning about the incident, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah promptly visited the hospital to assess the situation. In response, he announced a compensation of ₹ five lakh to the deceased woman's relatives and assured free medical treatment for those admitted to the hospital.