Kerala Plans Rs 10 Lakh Aid To Family Of Boy Killed In Stray Dog Attack

Nihal, from Kettinakam, was found grievously injured around 300 metres away from his house on June 11 and died at a hospital later.

The Kerala government today granted Rs 10 lakh as financial aid to the family of a differently-abled boy who was attacked and killed by a pack of stray dogs at Muzhappilangad in northern Kannur district earlier this month.

Nihal, from Kettinakam, was found grievously injured around 300 metres away from his house on June 11 and died at a hospital later.

His family would get a financial aid of Rs 10 lakh from the Chief Ministers' Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF), a statement from the Chief Minister's Office said.

A cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, took a decision in this regard, it added.