NHRC issues notice to Kerala government on Kollam temple tragedy
NHRC issues notice to Kerala government on Kollam temple tragedy
At least 100 people were killed and 300-odd injured in a major fire during the fireworks display at the temple in Kollam on Sunday.

National Human Rights Commission taking the suo motu cognizance of Kollam temple tragedy has issued a notice to Kerala government on recent Kollam temple tragedy.

The Commission, while issuing the notices, observed that the life of hundreds of people was at risk by such an event organised by the temple authorities who decided to hold fireworks despite having been denied permission by the district administration.

It said media reports indicate that the administration remained a "mute spectator" and was "negligent" in preventing the violation of right to life of the victims.

Apart from the Chief Secretary, the District Magistrate and the Superintendent of Police of Kollam have been served the notices and asked to file reports within four weeks.

The Chief Secretary has also been asked to apprise the Commission about the steps taken by the state government to ensure that such incidents do not occur in future.

Kerala government has ordered a judicial probe and also a probe by the Crime Branch into the incident.

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