Rs 10 lakh compensation for Wayanad tiger attack victim’s family; son to get job 


1 min read
Read later
Print
Share

Thomas Pallipurath | Photo: Mathrubhumi

Mananthavady: The state government has promised compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the family of Wayanad native PC Thomas Pallipurath, who was mauled by a tiger in Puthussery on Thursday. The victim’s son will also be provided a government job.

The decision was taken on Friday after district collector A Geetha held talks with the representatives of an action council comprising local residents. Reportedly, the amount will be handed over by Saturday noon.

As per reports, the government will write off the agricultural debts of Thomas. His son will be provided a temporary job on the basis of his qualification. Later, a recommendation will be made to give him permanent employment.

Apparently, those who took part in the discussion had demanded Rs 50 lakh as compensation. Several representatives of political parties and working committees, including OR Kelu MLA, took part in the talks.

Following which, the victim’s body, kept at Mananthavady Medical College mortuary, was shifted to his house in Puthussery.

The funeral will be held in St Thomas Knanaya Catholic Church at 2.30 pm on Saturday.

Add Comment
Related Topics

Get daily updates from Mathrubhumi.com

Newsletter
Youtube
Telegram
Disclaimer: Kindly avoid objectionable, derogatory, unlawful and lewd comments, while responding to reports. Such comments are punishable under cyber laws. Please keep away from personal attacks. The opinions expressed here are the personal opinions of readers and not that of Mathrubhumi.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
doctors drown kochi oct 2023

1 min

Car plunges into river in Ernakulam after losing control killing 2 doctors, injuring 3 others

Oct 1, 2023


sukumar

1 min

Popular satirist and cartoonist Sukumar no more

Sep 30, 2023


.

3 min

Nipah outbreak in Kozhikode: Miraculous return of 9-year-old to life, low mortality rate stand out

Sep 30, 2023