Pramesh S Jain
A Nepali national was killed on the spot and another person was critically injured after an old streetlight pole collapsed during a Ganesh immersion procession in Sanjaynagar,Marathahalli,
The procession was accompanied by an orchestra,and people had gathered along the roadside to watch it.At around 11 PM,the pole suddenly fell,causing the accident.
The streetlight pole was reportedly old and had no electricity connection.It had allegedly been left standing despite repeated requests to Greater Bengaluru Authority officials to remove it.
The deceased was a native of Nepal,and efforts are underway to establish his identity.
A case has been registered at the Marathahalli police station,and an investigation is underway.
