POLITICSJul 7 · 15:11 UTCTHE HINDU NATIONAL

Contractor’s failure to remove debris led to Wayanad tragedy, says Chief Minister Satheesan

Chief Minister Satheesan attributed the Wayanad tragedy to a contractor's failure to remove debris. The Wayanad District Collector and District Disaster Management Authority had directed the contractor to clear excavated soil on June 20.

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