India • Jul 03, 2025

Kerala Minister pressured to resign after hospital tragedy

A restroom block at Kottayam Medical College Hospital collapsed on Thursday morning, leading to the tragic death of a 56-year-old woman and leaving two others injured.
Rescue work was delayed after ministers initially said the area wasn't in use, but it turned out people were still inside.

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Incident triggers protests across Kerala

The delay meant Bindu, the victim, was found under the rubble only after her daughter raised the alarm—sadly, she didn't survive.
The incident has triggered protests across Kerala, with many blaming officials for ignoring safety issues and demanding accountability.
An investigation is now underway into both the collapse and how it was handled.