Hubbali, June 14 -- Karnataka Labour Minister Santosh Lad on Saturday handed over documents of compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the family members of Husensaab Kalas.

Kalas drowned in the rainwater near the Mavanur road on the outskirts of Hubballi on Wednesday night. Santosh Lad informed that till now, a total of two people have lost their lives due to heavy rains in the district, and the assessment of crop loss has to be done. Once the assessment is done, it will be submitted to the Union Government.

"In last 48 hours, we have lost two lives in Hubbali, one was an accident. Three people were travelling in a tractor and wanted to cross the bridge even though there were heavy rains and more water was there. Still such a risk they took, we l...