Event Management Lapse: MLA Suffers Injuries at Guinness Record Attempt

The manager of an event management company was arrested due to security lapses at Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, leading to serious injuries for Congress MLA Uma Thomas. Organisers are under investigation for not adhering to safety norms during a dance event aiming for a Guinness World Record.

A manager from Kochi-based Oscar Event Management was arrested on Monday following a security breach at an event that left Congress MLA Uma Thomas injured. The arrest ties back to security failures during a major dance event at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium.

Initial investigations by the police revealed significant lapses in public safety arrangements by the organisers. The event, named 'Mridanga Naadam,' drew approximately 12,000 dancers, including actor-dancer Divya Unni, with the goal of setting a Guinness World Record.

An FIR has been registered against the organisers by Palarivattom police after a complaint from the MLA's personal staff. The managing director of the involved company has sought anticipatory bail from the High Court as the police inquiry continues.

(With inputs from agencies.)