Tue Dec 31 04:32:02 UTC 2024: ## MLA Uma Thomas Remains Critical After Kaloor Stadium Fall

KOCHI, INDIA – MLA Uma Thomas remains in critical condition following a fall at Kaloor Stadium on [Date of Incident]. She suffered severe head injuries and lung damage during an incident at a Bharatanatyam performance, and doctors report her condition hasn’t improved. A medical board will meet at 10 AM today to determine the next course of action. While she is being monitored to see if she can be taken off the ventilator, doctors say she is yet to overcome the critical stage due to the severity of her injuries. Recovery is expected to take considerable time as lung healing is crucial for head injury recovery.

Meanwhile, Kochi police arrested three individuals – Benny (stage construction), Shemeer Abdul Raheem (CEO, Mrudanga Mission), and Krishna Kumar (Oscar Events manager) – in connection with the incident. Charges filed allow for bail, but the CEO and MD of Mrudanga Vision have approached the High Court for pre-arrest bail. Police are investigating whether the stage was constructed properly. The incident occurred during a Bharatanatyam performance led by Divya Unni aiming for a Guinness World Record. The MLA fell from the VIP gallery. The organizers had permission to use the stadium but not for the specific event setup that caused the accident.

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