Student’s electrocution sparks statewide protests in Kerala; ministers face backlash, calls for accountability

NEW DELHI: The tragic death of a 13-year-old student due to electrocution at Thevalakkara Boys High School in Kollam has triggered widespread protests across Kerala on Friday (July 18).

Various opposition student organisations staged marches in front of the Secretariat, at Thevalakkara High School, and outside the office of the Electricity Minister, demanding accountability for the incident.