Kochi: The intervention of the High Court in the death of ten-year-old Nida Fatima, who had come to Nagpur to participate in the National Cycle Polo Championship. Justice V.G. has filed a contempt petition filed by the Kerala Cycle Polo Association alleging that the officials of the Cycle Polo Federation of India are responsible for the death. Arun considered.
The court directed the federation secretary and the secretary of the Cycle Polo Association of Kerala to appear in person on January 12 in the case of the child’s death during treatment due to food poisoning.
The petition alleges that the team that came to compete with the orders of the High Court was not provided with food, accommodation, transport facilities etc. and was not allowed to participate in the championship and violated the orders of the High Court dated 15th. The team members were not provided with food and accommodation and had to stay in the local dormitory. Nida, who fell ill here, was rushed to the hospital but died at 10 am on Thursday.
It is alleged in the petition that as the team selected by the Kerala Cycle Polo Association, the Cycle Polo Federation is responsible for providing free accommodation to those who came with the High Court order to participate in the competition. 50,000 rupees was paid by the association on behalf of the federation.
The team reached Nagpur on 21st with the financial assistance of Kerala Sports Council. Although he was informed that he would not be able to participate, the Union Ministry of Youth and Sports gave permission after asking for an explanation. When the Central Ministry inquired about the non-provision of food and accommodation, the reply was given that the team sponsored by the Cycle Polo Association of Kerala was provided with food and accommodation.
The position of the Cycle Polo Association of Kerala has been clarified that there is no order to provide food and accommodation and the court has not prohibited their team from participating.