27 December Friday

CM Announces Vigilance Investigation Into Brahmapuram Blaze; All Matters From Beginning To Be Under Scanner

Web Desk (Tvm)Updated: Wednesday Mar 15, 2023

Thiruvananthapuram A vigilance probe will be launched into blaze that erupted at  Brahmapuram waste treatment plant, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan told the Assembly. The announcement was made in line with Sec 300.

All matters right from the beginning shall come under investigation. Police will conduct their own side of probe. It will be verified if there occurred lapse on part of the Kochi Corporation contributing to the blaze. Anyone found accountable  shall be brought to justice, the Chief Minister assured. Mobilising collective action   is essential for waste management. Conspired protests cannot be acknowledged.

In view of what happened in Brahmapuram, the govt has initiated steps to  pursue  international expertise toward waste management. World bank has expressed willingness to  fund in this regard. Talks will World Bank delegates group shall be held between 21 – 23 March towards this. Expertise of other agencies too shall be utilised  for  the purpose.

It is essential to achieve the goal of proper waste treatment and disposal, so there does not occur another Brahmapuram. For this, let us have have collective endeavour  without difference to Party politics. Let’s transform crisis arising out of  Brahmapuram incident into  an avenue to achieve clean Kerala, said CM.

The Brahmapuram blaze was doused with meticulous and collective efforts, said CM, who thanked the Fire and Rescue Service, Health  department, Civil Defence, Police and Kochi Corporation for their active efforts.
 


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