Kottayam MCH collapse: Bindu's daughter in recovery, cabinet recommends job for son
According to her father Visruthan, doctors informed that there was nothing to worry about his daughter's health.
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The 21-year-old was admitted to the MCH for treatment for pain in her backbone.
The 11-hour surgery was completed on Wednesday evening, and she was admitted to the intensive care unit. She will be shifted to a special ward after being put under observation for two days.
Meanwhile, the state cabinet on Thursday sanctioned Rs 10 lakh as financial assistance from the chief minister's distress relief fund (CMDRF) to Bindu's family.
The cabinet also recommended Travancore Devaswom Board offer her son Navaneeth a suitable job.
When told about the govt's decision to provide the compensation and a job to Navaneeth, Visruthan said that his focus at the moment is his daughter's treatment. He also expressed optimism in the promises made by the govt. "I'm getting everything from the govt side. Whatever they promised to give the family will be given," said Visruthan, who expressed confidence in the govt.
Meanwhile, Congress leader Chandy Oommen told reporters that the compensation of Rs 10 lakh was insufficient. He said that Rs 25 lakh was sought as compensation as the death was due to a lapse on the part of the govt. The MLA had earlier handed over Rs 5 lakh to the family. Bindu's employer too extended a cheque of Rs 1 lakh to the family and promised to give an amount of Rs 5,000 every month.
Bindu was killed after a building at the Kottayam MCH collapsed last Thursday. She was accompanying her daughter who was admitted to the MCH.
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