Kerala ministers call Kalladi landslide 'man-made'; LoP Vijayan calls for probe into alleged 'criminal negligence'
- On Tuesday, a massive landslide struck the Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi Tunnel Project site in Wayanad, Kerala, killing five people and leaving three missing with seven others injured at WIMS Hospital.
- Kerala Agriculture Minister T. Siddique and Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala described the incident as a "man-made disaster," alleging it resulted from unscientific dumping of excavated earth rather than natural causes.
- Contractor Dilip Buildcon Ltd rejected the allegations, citing exceptionally heavy monsoon rainfall and maintaining the project site complied with all engineering and safety protocols approved by regulatory authorities.
- Authorities had previously directed the company to remove accumulated debris, but officials claim these instructions were ignored, prompting a government investigation into why earlier safety directions were not followed.
- Rescue teams including NDRF personnel from Meenangadi and Kozhikode continue searching with heavy machinery, while Kerala State Disaster Management Authority chairman Sekhar Kuriakose coordinates the ongoing recovery efforts.
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Wayanad Landslide: Police Register Case Under BNS, Rescue Operations Continue
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. "We have registered a case under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The inquest, post-mortem examinations, and identification of the bodies are being carried out, and the investigation is underway. At the same time, rescue operations are continuing," he said. India News | Wayanad Landslide: Police Register Case Under BNS, Rescue Operations Continue.
'Man-made disaster' or weather calamity? Kerala govt vs contractor after 5 killed in Wayanad landslide
Kerala ministers Ramesh Chennithala and T. Siddique termed the Wayanad tunnel landslide a 'man-made disaster', blaming unscientific dumping of excavated earth. Contractor Dilip Buildcon denied the charge, saying exceptionally heavy rainfall triggered the landslide and all safety norms were followed.
'Man-Made Disaster': Kerala Ministers Blame Tunnel Project Debris After Wayanad Landslide Kills 5
Kerala ministers have termed the Wayanad landslide that killed five people a 'man-made disaster', alleging unscientific dumping of tunnel project debris and ignored safety directions. The contractor has denied any technical fault as rescue operations and the investigation continue.
Landslide Viral Video: Major Accident After Torrential Rain in Wayanad, Devastation Due to Landslide
Heavy rains have triggered a landslide in the Wayanad region of Kerala, creating a serious situation. Several casualties have been reported, while relief and rescue teams are working tirelessly. The administration is assisting the affected people and monitoring the situation.
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