Overview
- A 24-year-old tourist, Nishma from Malappuram district, died when a makeshift tent collapsed at 900 Kandi Ecopark in Wayanad early Wednesday.
- Three other tourists sustained injuries and are receiving medical treatment following the incident.
- The temporary structure, built with wooden poles and a thatched roof, failed during heavy rainfall, according to police reports.
- Local revenue officials and Kerala police have launched an inquiry into whether the resort adhered to safety norms and held proper permits.
- Resort management claims to have all required licenses and attributes the collapse to severe weather conditions.