Overview

• The state government formally removed manager R. Thulasidharan Pillai on July 26 after a Director of General Education report cited grave dereliction of duty.
• The Kollam district education officer has been appointed interim administrator until a new manager is named.
• Investigators found recurring infrastructure and maintenance failures that led to a Class VIII student touching a live overhead wire on July 17.
• Headmistress Suja S. was suspended earlier this week after an assistant education officer’s inquiry uncovered safety protocol lapses.
• Authorities have handed a ₹5 lakh relief cheque to the bereaved family and announced further financial and housing assistance.