Kerala woman who survived Wayanad landslide and lost fiancé in accident joins govt service
The Hindu
Shruti, who faced immense tragedy after Wayanad landslides, finds hope in Kerala government service after losing family and fiancé in disasters.
Shruti, who lost her entire family in the Wayanad landslide disaster and later her fiancé in a road accident, began a new chapter of hope on Monday (December, 2024) by joining government service.
The Kerala Cabinet recently decided to provide a government job to the young woman, who had endured back-to-back tragedies with the loss of her loved ones.
As promised, she joined the Revenue department as a clerk in the mountainous district.
Local political leaders accompanied Shruti to her designated office as she started her career.
Speaking to reporters later, she expressed heartfelt gratitude to the government and everyone who supported her during her difficult times.
"I am not naming anyone specifically. Everyone supported me thoroughly. I am sincerely thankful," Shruti said.
She also mentioned that she would surely continue her job despite facing health issues following the recent road accident in which she and her fiancé, Jenson, were involved.
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