KSEB Transfers Second Ex Gratia Instalment to Midhun’s Family

Fast Summary

• Kerala Electricity Minister K.Krishnankutty handed over ₹5 lakh to suja, the mother of Midhun, a 13-year-old boy who was electrocuted at Thevalakkara High school for Boys in Kollam earlier this month.
• This amount represents the second instalment of the ex gratia compensation announced by the Kerala State electricity Board (KSEB).
• The first instalment of ₹5 lakh had been paid to the family on July 18.
• Kovoor Kunjumon MLA, Biju R.R., Chief Engineer (Distribution – South), and local panchayat representatives were present during the cheque handover.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The tragic electrocution case highlights several areas requiring public attention: infrastructure safety within schools and accountability measures needed within utility boards like KSEB.While compensating affected families is necessary as part of post-disaster relief measures, broader systemic evaluations are essential to avoid similar incidents in the future. This situation underscores a need for heightened vigilance regarding electrical maintenance standards in public spaces managed by state bodies like education departments and electricity boards.

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