Thrissur Collector Arjun Pandian said that arrangements have been made to take the body of Ram Narayan Baghel, who was killed in a mob attack at Walayar in Palakkad, to his native place in Chhattisgarh. His family members will also be flown home.
The body will be taken from Kochi to Raipur on Tuesday morning. A seven-member team, including family members of Ram Narayan Baghel, who have come to Kerala, will fly from Kochi to Raipur. An ambulance was arranged to take the body and family members from Raipur to their native village in Chhattisgarh.
The Collector spent time with the bereaved family and offered words of comfort to Rama Narayan’s wife, children and brother and those accompanying them. He assured them that the administration was firmly behind the family and that all necessary assistance would be provided.
The Collector handed over pens to the children and encouraged them to continue their studies, expressing the administration’s concern and support. He also said that the Palakkad district administration is taking steps to ensure that the family gets all the eligible financial assistance at the earliest.
Published – 22 Dec 2025 20:09 IST
