Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Kerala Minister Disputes Union Minister's Claims on Teen's Death
A Kerala minister is arguing with a Union minister about a teenager's death.
The Union minister blamed the state government.
The Kerala minister says this is not true.
The teen died in Malappuram due to an illegal electric fence.
The ministers are disagreeing on who is responsible and what the state's policies are regarding animal control.
The Kerala minister says rules from the central government are making it difficult to take action, and he has requested changes to these rules.
Kerala Forest Minister Saseendran refuted Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav's claims regarding a teen's death.
Yadav had blamed the Kerala government for the death of a 15-year-old, Ananthu alias Jithu, who died due to a live wire.
Saseendran called Yadav's statements "half-truths" and "baseless."
Saseendran mentioned the state government had sent a letter to the central government for relaxations in the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
The incident happened in Malappuram district due to an illegal electric fence meant for wild boars.
- Who
- Kerala Forest Minister A K Saseendran and Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav.
- What
- Dispute over claims regarding the death of a 15-year-old boy.
- When
- The dispute occurred on June 10, 2025, following the death of a teenager on Saturday.
- Where
- Vazhikadavu, Malappuram district, Kerala; Delhi.
- Why
- Disagreement over the Kerala government's role in a teen's death due to an illegal electric fence.
Kerala Government's Stance
Union Minister's Stance
Responsibility for the Teen's Death
Kerala Government's Stance
Kerala Forest Minister Saseendran denied any negligence on the part of the state government.
Union Minister's Stance
Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav blamed the Kerala government.
SOP Implementation
Kerala Government's Stance
Saseendran stated that there are impractical requirements in the SOP, hampering decision-making.
Union Minister's Stance
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- Kerala Forest Minister
- A K Saseendran
- Union Minister
- Bhupendra Yadav
- Location of Incident
- Malappuram
- Deceased Teen's Name
- Ananthu alias Jithu
- Teen's Age
- 15
- Teen's Grade
- Class 10 student
- Cause of Death
- Live wire trap for wild boars
