Worm-infested food kits for landslide survivors spark protest in Kerala

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Survivors of the landslides in Chooralmala-Mundakai in Wayanad district alleged on Thursday that they were given worm-infested food kits by the Meppadi Gram Panchayat, leading to a violent protest by the DYFI on Thursday.

Tensions escalated around 11:30 am when DYFI workers attempted to force their way into the office of the panchayat president.

However, they were blocked by police officers and panchayat members, leading to clashes.