Tamil Nadu News: 11 people died due to electrocution during Rath Yatra in Thanjavur, CM announces compensation of Rs 5 lakh each

Posted on 27th Apr 2022 09:38 am by rohit kumar

A tragic accident happened in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. During the Rath Yatra of the Upper Temple in Kalimedu, many people came in the grip of high voltage wires. 11 people have died due to electrocution. Many people have also been injured in the accident. The injured have been admitted to Thanjavur Medical College.

 

Some children were also among the dead

 

Police said that some children were also among the dead. On receiving information about the accident, police reached the spot and started relief and rescue operations.

 

The accident happened when the Rath Yatra was being taken out in the early hours of Wednesday. Many devotees had come from nearby villages during the Rath Yatra. Police and eyewitnesses said the chariot was passing through a bend. Meanwhile, the people standing on the chariot came in the grip of a high voltage wire.

 

The chariot was completely damaged due to the impact of the current. The injured have been taken to the hospital for treatment. Relief and rescue work is on. Police are currently investigating the matter.

 

declaration of compensation

 

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed grief over the accident. He has announced compensation for the next of kin of the deceased. A compensation of Rs 5 lakh each will be given to the next of kin of the deceased.

 

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