Oxygen tragedy victims’ kin meet Minister

Minister in-charge of Chamarajanagar district K. Venkatesh on Monday held a meeting with the families of victims of the oxygen tragedy that occurred at the District Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic in Chamarajanagar, along with leaders of various organisations fighting for their cause.

The Minister heard the appeals of the family members of the victims and the leaders, who demanded that, as promised, permanent government jobs be given to the kin of victims and higher compensation be provided.

They informed the Minister that the families were in distress and were in need of immediate support.

Responding to the appeals, the Minister said that the process of providing permanent jobs to the family members is under way, and jobs will be provided based on educational qualifications. “The government is committed to giving permanent jobs. This will happen soon. I will also discuss with the Chief Minister regarding higher compensation,” he said.

MLA for Kollegal A.R. Krishnamurthy said that necessary procedures were being followed to provide permanent government jobs, and that justice should be ensured.

Deputy Commissioner Shilpa Nag, Zilla Panchayat CEO Mona Roth, Superintendent of Police B.T. Kavitha, and others were present.