THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: KPCC president K Sudhakaran MP informed that an eight-member committee has been formed to investigate the facts regarding the Brahmapuram garbage plant fire.

MPs Benny Behanan and Hibi Eden, MLAs TJ Vinod and Uma Thomas, environmental activist and former chairman of Biodiversity Board Dr. Oommen V Oommen, former secretary of Biodiversity Board Prof Laladhas, Biochemist Dr. CN Manoj Pelican, and former UN health expert Dr. SS Lal are members of the committee. This committee will visit the Brahmapuram waste plant and examine the situation that led to the fire. A comprehensive study of environmental and health issues will be conducted and a detailed report with remedial measures will be submitted to KPCC.