Thanjavur Mishap: PM Modi Announces Ex-gratia of Rs 2 Lakh to Next of Kin of Deceased
GG News Bureau
Chennai. 27th April. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed deep grief over the mishap in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.
PM Modi has announced an ex-gratia from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the victims of a mishap in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.
Quoting PM Modi, PMO tweeted, “Deeply pained by the mishap in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. I hope those injured recover soon: PM”
“Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the mishap in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM”
“A total of 11 people have died. Three people died on the spot and seven died in the hospital. 15 people are injured and have been taken to Thanjavur Medical College for treatment. FIR has been filed and an investigation into the matter has started,” informed V. Balakrishnan Inspector General of Police, Tiruchi Range.
The police said that the incident occurred after the temple car came in contact with a high voltage power line and went up in flames.
“Prima facie it suggests that some high tension wire came in contact with the temple car (of chariot festival) during the annual chariot festival in the Kallimedu village,” said IG Balakrishnan.
“The temple car was negotiating a turn and faced some obstacle before being reversed when it came in contact with the overhead line,” he said.
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