Transport of Kerala flood rescuer Rajesh’s body without freezer: Payyannur tahsildar suspended
Revenue Minister A.P. Anilkumar had directed Land Revenue Commissioner to suspend tahsildar following the receipt of an inquiry report from Kannur District Collector P. Vishnuraj
Payyannur tahsildar Paul K.P. has been suspended from his duties due to the improper transport of rescue volunteer R. Rajesh's body. The body of the 27-year-old volunteer, who had died during rescue operations in Kerala's Kariyangode river, was recovered after three days. It was then transported from Kannur to Thiruvananthapuram in an ambulance without a freezer unit.
The decision to use such a vehicle raised concerns, given the condition and the distance the body had to travel. Revenue Minister A.P. Anilkumar ordered the suspension after receiving an inquiry report from Kannur District Collector P. Vishnuraj. The minister emphasized the lapse in judgment, considering the circumstances. Paul, who was also the incident commander, failed to ensure the availability of a freezer-equipped ambulance and did not consult with the district administration properly. The suspension is pending department-level action.
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