BENAGLURU: The Hennur police, investigating the building collapse case, made their first arrest on Wednesday. The arrested individual is the son of the building owner, identified as Mohan Reddy, also known as Bhuvan, a resident of Malleshwaram.
Deputy commissioner of police (East) D. Devaraja, said, “We have arrested Bhuvan and subjected him to questioning.Further details will be shared after a thorough interrogation.”
The police have also detained a contractor identified as Muniyappa, who was responsible for constructing the four floors of the building. Further necessary actions will be taken as the investigation progresses, he added.
The site is registered in the name of Bhuvan’s father, Muniraja Reddy.
Efforts are being made to trace Muniraja, who has gone incommunicado. The police are also working to locate the current contractor, Elumalai.
The police have identified the deceased as Harman, 26, Tripal (also known as Thirupal), 35, Mohammad Sahil, 19, Sathya Raju, 25, and Shankar.
Four injured persons are undergoing treatment at North Bangalore Hospital, one at Hosmat, and another at Aster Hospital.
Since yesterday, forces involved in the rescue operation, including the National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force, Fire and Emergency Officials, Police and Civil Defence, have rescued 18 laborers. The operation is ongoing.