Kannada filmmaker booked for crew member's death in set

September 07, 2024 15:49

Kannada filmmaker Yogaraj Bhat/Courtesy Facebook

A case has been registered against Kannada filmmaker Yogaraj Bhat and three others after a crew member allegedly fell from a 30-foot ladder during the shooting of a film, following which he died, the police said on Saturday.

The incident occurred on September 3 during the shooting of Kannada movie titled Manada Kadalu near Adakamaranahalli in Dasanapura in Madanayakanahalli police station limits.

According to the police, light boy Mohan Kumar (24) reportedly fell from a ladder during the shooting of the film and sustained severe injuries.

He was shifted to a hopsital, where he died.

"Based on a complaint we received from the victim's brother, a case was registered against Bhat and three others, including the assistant director and producer," a senior police officer said.

"We have served notice to those named in the FIR and further investigation is underway," he said.

Meanwhile, Film Industry for Rights & Equality (FIRE) that began in 2017, with the intention of providing a justice platform for neglected and deprived groups in the film industry, including workers, has expressed condolences to victim Kumar and his family. -- PTI

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