Raichur: MLA Raja Venkatappa Naik, representing Manvi constituency had a narrow escape when a damaged bridge that he was inspecting caved in, injuring four persons, on Monday, September 28.
A video of the incident that took place at Mallath village in Sirwara taluk of Raichur has gone viral.
The JDS MLA had visited the spot to inspect a bridge that had developed cracks. However, several people gathered at the bridge as the MLA was visiting the place.
Unable to take the weight, the damaged portion caved in and four persons were injured. Since the MLA was standing a few feet away from the damaged spot, he was safe.
However, the MLA and the injured persons were taken to the hospital. /the four injured persons are stable, said sources.
Naik is the lone MLA from the Janata Dal (Secular) party to be elected in Raichur district of Karnataka.