The death toll in the Markonahalli dam tragedy has risen to five, with the recovery of one more body on Thursday.
A family of six from Tumakuru was washed away following a sudden increase in the outflow from the dam across the Shimsha river. While four bodies were recovered as of Wednesday, the rescue team recovered the body of Tabassum, 44, on Thursday. Sources said that the body was retrieved nearly 5 km in the downstream of the dam. The search is under way for one more person.
The Nagamangala rural police is investigating the case.
Published – October 09, 2025 08:43 pm IST
