The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) Chairperson Alexander Thomas has directed the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) to conduct an inquiry into the death of a five-year-old boy who reportedly fell into a swamp during a visit to Pazhanganad Jungle Park at Kizhakkambalam. The RDO has been asked to submit the inquiry report to the Commission within three weeks.

The Commission directed the District Collector to act on the matter. The Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) has been tasked with examining whether the park management had adequate safety measures in place to prevent such incidents, verifying if the park holds valid licences from the panchayat and other relevant agencies, and evaluating the steps taken to ensure such incidents do not recur.

The victim was identified as Muhammad Adam, a native of Chengalam South, Kottayam. The address of the deceased child’s parents, details of any police case registered in connection with the incident, and the post-mortem report have been sought by the Commission.