The state government announced an ex-gratia of ₹5 lakh for the families of each of the deceased.
Vishnu Varma is an Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, reporting from Kerala. With a decade of experience, he specializes in longform reportage that intersects politics, crime, social commentary, and the environment, covering themes such as elections, government, and public policy. He has been featured in News9 Live, The Indian Express, and various platforms under Hindustan Times Syndication.









