# Kozhikode family battling KSEB for power to keep son alive 2026-08-07T12:12:48+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Denny Davis and Anita of Kozhikode are fighting for a stable electricity connection from the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) to keep their 12-year-old son Daniel Dennis alive. Bedridden with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Daniel depends on an electrically powered oxygen support system round the clock. The family has repeatedly asked KSEB to shift their connection from the Vellimadukunnu section to the Medical College section, just 100, 200 metres away but with reliable supply, english.mathrubhumi.com reports. Every power cut terrifies the couple. A voltage drop once caused Daniel’s oxygen equipment to fail, leading to dangerously high carbon dioxide levels and a three-month ICU stay. During monsoons, KSEB often switches off the transformer serving the area as a safety measure. A small inverter and generator donated by well-wishers offer temporary relief, but the family says verbal assurances from KSEB have gone nowhere. ## Coverage - english.mathrubhumi.com Tags: Duchenne muscular dystrophy, electricity, healthcare, Kerala, Kozhikode, KSEB Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kozhikode-family-battling-kseb-for-power-to-keep-son-alive/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kozhikode-family-battling-kseb-for-power-to-keep-son-alive/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.