The Kerala High Court Today (Jan 6) criticized state authorities over the careless handling of Thrikkakara MLA Uma Thomas after she suffered a 15-foot fall from a VIP gallery during an event at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, leaving her critically injured. Justice Anil K Narendran remarked on the “dismal state of affairs in Kerala” as the MLA, with severe spinal injuries, was carried away without a stretcher. The incident, which occurred during a Guinness World Record attempt event, led to allegations of negligence against the organizers and legal action, including interim bail for event organizer Nigosh Kumar.
Two event organisers of the ‘Mridanga Naadam’ event – during which Thrikkakara MLA Uma Thomas suffered critical injuries after falling off a VIP gallery – have moved the Kerala High Court seeking anticipatory bail in connection with the criminal negligence case filed against them. MLA Uma Thomas had suffered critical injuries after falling from a 15-foot-high VIP gallery at the ‘Mridanga Naadam’ event held at the Kaloor stadium. The event organisers have been accused of criminal negligence.