SULTHAN BATHERY: Education minister C Raveendranath on Saturday met the parents of 10-year-old Shehala Sherin, who died after being bitten by a snake inside the class, and expressed grief over her death.

Agriculture minister V S Sunil Kumar was also with Raveendranath when the latter apologised to Shehala's parents over the unfortunate incident. "I apologise on behalf of everyone," the Education Minister told the girl's parents. The minister also assured the parents that the government would take stringent action against those found guilty.

A UDF delegation led by Opposition leader, Ramesh Chennithala, also met the parents of the 10-year-old child.

As the ministers were on their way to Shehala's home this morning, activists of various political parties waved black flags at them as police tried to remove them.

The two ministers spent some time with the family and relatives.

Later talking to reporters, Raveendranath said a comprehensive probe would be held into the incident leading to Shehala's death on Wednesday.

After a preliminary probe, three people-- the Principal, Vice Principal and a teacher-- have already been suspended, he said.

The minister said the education department would sanction Rs 2 crore for the school this year itself for carrying out various maintenance activities.

Besides, in all schools in Wayanad, a detailed inspection would be held on their state of affairs.

Stressing the need to prepare a comprehensive package for all the schools in Wayanad, he said the government would release necessary amounts.