Kerala Police Charges Event Organisers, Contractor in Uma Thomas Stadium Fall Case

swift Summary:

• Thrikkakara MLA Uma Thomas was severely injured after falling from a gallery at Kochi’s Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium during a dance event organized on December 29, 2024.
• Teh incident left Uma Thomas with severe head and spinal injuries, resulting in her hospitalization for 46 days.
• The Palarivattom police filed a chargesheet on August 27, 2025, naming five accused individuals connected to the event: Nigosh Kumar (owner of Mridhanga Vision), Shameer (CEO of the firm), Jineesh P.S.,Krishnakumar M.D. (owners of Oscar Events), and Benny (stage contractor).
• Charges under Section 110(3)(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for an attempt to commit culpable homicide were applied against them.
• Police investigations revealed negligence by the organisers in building a temporary gallery without adhering to necessary safety standards approved by Greater Cochin Growth Authority.
• The dance event was promoted by an actor-dancer aiming to break records with participation from over 12,000 dancers.

Indian Opinion analysis:

The accident involving MLA Uma Thomas highlights critical gaps in enforcing safety regulations for public events across India. despite permissions from appropriate authorities like GCDA, failure to adhere to structural and safety protocols resulted in catastrophic outcomes that could have been prevented with proper oversight mechanisms. Police findings point clearly toward negligence on part of the organisers-underscoring larger issues around accountability within such ventures.

This case also sheds light on the ambition-driven culture surrounding record-breaking events which often sideline essential priorities such as participant security or audience welfare.With high-profile personalities involved-including lawmakers-it may prompt stricter examination of similar gatherings going forward.

Strengthening vetting protocols for temporary constructions used during mass events can serve as both deterrent and preventive measures against future lapses like this one, ensuring public trust isn’t eroded when it comes to attending large-scale programs.

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