Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: The Kerala government has reportedly decided to provide a compensation of Rs 30 lakh for the family of 31-year-old Ram Narayan Baghel, a migrant worker from Chhattisgarh who was allegedly lynched by a mob in Palakkad’s Walayar on suspicion of theft.

A cabinet meeting convened today, Wednesday, took the decision to approve the compensation amount, and the Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan is expected to make an official announcement later.

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