Two cops injured after pandal collapses in Kumily

IDUKKI: An accident occurred in Kumily after the pandal for the state-level inauguration of the forest and wildlife week celebrations collapsed, injuring two police officers. Reports say the accident happened when the pandal was being dismantled after the event. Minister Shibu Baby John inaugurated the forest and wildlife week celebrations.

The accident happened around noon today. The police officers standing under the pandal at that time were injured. The two were immediately rushed to the hospital.

Eyewitnesses said that a major disaster was averted as the minister and the public had already left after the event. The preliminary conclusion is that the accident was caused by the flaws in the construction of the pandal.