IUML hands over 51 houses to Chooralmala landslide-affected families in Wayanad
Wayanad: Under the first phase of its rehabilitation initiative for families affected by the landslide at Chooralmala in Wayanad district, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) handed over keys to 51 houses, on Saturday.
The keys were distributed at a function held at Vellithode near Thrikkaipetta. IUML State president Panakkad Syed Sadikali Shibab Thangal presented the first key to Sharada, one of the beneficiaries, as reported by The Hindu.
Addressing the gathering, Thangal said the collective response to the disaster reflected the unity of people in supporting those in distress. He said assistance was extended without discrimination and noted that the beneficiaries’ religion or caste was not a consideration in the rehabilitation effort.
Chief guest Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, described the initiative as a significant step in rebuilding the lives of affected families, noting that the efforts of the IUML, along with those of the State government and the Congress, had contributed to fulfilling commitments made to the victims.
The houses were constructed as part of a phased plan to rehabilitate families who lost their homes in the landslide that struck the Chooralmala area.
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PUC student killed in elephant attack in Kodagu’s Madikeri taluk
Madikeri: A 17-year-old Pre-University College student was killed in a wild elephant attack at Bettathuru village in Madikeri taluk of Kodagu district on Saturday evening.
The deceased has been identified as Pooja, daughter of Girish. She was a student of St Michael’s College in Madikeri.
According to local residents, Pooja was returning to her village by bus and had alighted near her stop. The incident occurred when she was walking towards her house, which is located about 100 metres from the forest fringe. A wild elephant is said to have suddenly emerged and attacked her, inflicting severe injuries.
She was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital. However, she succumbed to her injuries on the way, sources cited by The Hindu said.
Residents of Bettathuru alleged that they had repeatedly informed the Forest Department about the frequent movement of wild elephants in the area. They claimed that despite prior representations, adequate preventive measures had not been taken to ensure the safety of villagers.
