The State government will cover the medical expenses of two police officers who had to undergo leg amputations following a road accident in Kanhangad. Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has directed the Kerala Police Welfare Bureau to release an initial amount of ₹5 lakh each for their treatment.

The accident occurred during a highway patrol in Kanhangad when a car hit a parked police jeep. The police officers, Suraj and Aloysious, are currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Mangaluru. The Home Minister enquired about their health and issued directions to ensure that the officers receive suitable job placements when they return to duty, an official release stated.

Published – June 21, 2026 09:22 pm IST