Aquatics complex accident sparks uproar in Thrissur Corporation council meet

By The Hindu Staff

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Aquatics complex accident sparks uproar in Thrissur Corporation council meet — Photo credit: The Hindu

The ruling and Opposition councillors clash during a protest in the Thrissur Corporation council meeting on Saturday demanding action against those responsible for the accident in which a temporary metal sheet at the Aquatics Complex in the city collapsed and injured students during the State School Games. | Photo Credit: K.K. NAJEEB

The roof-collapse incident at the Aquatics Complex during the State School Games snowballed into a confrontation in the Thrissur Corporation council meeting on Saturday, with ruling and Opposition councillors trading allegations before the confrontation turned physical.

The Opposition Left Democratic Front (LDF) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councillors rushed into the well of the House after they expressed dissatisfaction with the response of Mayor Niji Justin and Deputy Mayor A. Prasad to the discussion on the incident.

The Mayor and Deputy Mayor said the Corporation had no role in organising the games, while adding that any lapse on the part of the civic body, if established, would be acknowledged and addressed.

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Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 3, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com

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