Kasaragod: Three more people were arrested in the case of Pandal vandalism at Bekur School in Kasaragod. The contractors Ahmed Ali, Abdul Basheer and a laborer were also arrested. With this, the number of people arrested in the incident has increased to six.
The pandal collapsed during the Manjeswaram sub-district match. 30 students were injured. The upper part of the pandal was made of iron sheets. The children suffered head and face injuries. It is reported that the injuries are not serious. Some children were taken to Mangalore for specialist treatment.
The police stated that the cause of the accident was a defect in construction. People including small children were present at the venue. According to the police, the pandal was built carelessly without considering its seriousness. A high-level team comprising Kasaragod District Medical Officer visited the incident site. It is reported that a team including the District Collector also visited the children seeking treatment. The Education Department has been instructed to give an explanation on the incident. Based on this, the investigation led by the Education Department is also in progress.
