BENGALURU, April 11 -- Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Friday announced a compensation of Rs.5 lakh each for the families of three labourers who were killed in a landslide at a road construction site in Hulikal Ghat in Hosanagara taluk on Thursday.

"I am deeply saddened to hear the news that three workers lost their lives when soil collapsed during the construction of a road barrier at a bend in Hulikal Ghat, in Hosanagara taluk of Shivamogga district. I pray that the souls of the deceased unfortunate workers attain eternal peace, and that their family members find the strength to bear this sorrow," Siddaramaiah said.

He added that he had spoken with district in-charge minister, Madhu Bangarappa and reviewed details of the incident.

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