Boy’s death in Parassala: panel registers suo motu case

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The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has suo motu registered a case in connection with the death of a 14-year-old boy at a function held as part of a wedding celebration at Parassala near here on Monday evening. The boy had arrived at the venue to attend the function. His relatives alleged that the incident occurred due to the careless installation of ornamental lights.

The commission has sought explanations from the Parassala station house officer and the district child protection officer. Commission acting chairperson Cicily Joseph and member Shajesh Bhaskar. P visited the boy’s house and the spot where the incident occurred.

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