Crime & Law · India
Wayanad landslide kills five; conflicting blame attributed to contractor and rainfall
A significant landslide occurred at a tunnel project site in Wayanad, Kerala, resulting in five deaths and leaving several missing. The incident, triggered by heavy rainfall, has led to a dispute over accountability. While some reports indicate the government is blaming the contractor, a state minister suggested the PWD should not be held responsible, implying the landslide was 'man-made' due to natural causes.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 2 · Centre 8 · Right 3 n = 13
- Left (2): The News Minute, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (8): Deccan Herald, Mathrubhumi English, Mint, Telangana Today, The Free Press Journal, The New Indian Express, The Print, The Tribune
- Right (3): India Today, Republic World, The Pioneer