A compensation of ₹4 lakh each was paid to the families of the three persons who were killed in the landslip at Kanichar Poolakutty in Kannur district.
Minister for Local Self-Governments and Excise M.V. Govindan, who reached the relief camp at St. Mary’s Church at Poolakutty, handed over a cheque for ₹4 lakh to the family of Aruvikal Rajesh of Vellara Colony. The compensation amount was transferred to the families of the other two victims to their bank accounts.
Speaking at a review meeting after visiting the landslip-hit areas of Poolakutty in Kanichar panchayat, Chekyeri in Kolayad panchayat, and relief camps, the Minister quoting preliminary estimates said the landslips had resulted in a loss of ₹175 crore. Short- and long-term plans will be drawn up for the revival of the areas, the Minister said.
