Family of IAS officer booked for using dynamite in residential area in Bengaluru

City-based advocate Somashekhar D.E., a resident of Kuvempu Main Road, Gidadakonenahalli, in his complaint said his house developed cracks due to the explosion

A file photo of a road in Bengaluru that caved in following the use of dynamite at a construction site nearby.

The Annapoorneshwarinagar police have registered a case against the family of an IAS officer and a contractor under the Explosive Substances Act for using a dynamite to carry out blasts at a construction site.

City-based advocate Somashekhar D.E., a resident of Kuvempu Main Road, Gidadakonenahalli, in his complaint said his house developed cracks due to the explosion.

When he questioned them, the accused allegedly threatened him with dire consequences, following which Mr. Somashekhar approached the police and filed a complaint.

The accused are building a school and while constructing the basement, they found a rock and used dynamite to blast and cleared the rock. Due to the explosion, panic gripped the local residents and his house adjacent to the construction site developed cracks, said the complainant. On Saturday, an FSL team visited the blast site and analysed the situation.

The police have now summoned the accused for questioning.