Seven people were killed and 10 injured in a stampede during a local festival at a temple near Thuraiyur in Tamil Nadu. My condolences to the families of those who passed away and prayers with the injured. — Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 21, 2019“Saddened by the loss of lives due to the stampede at a temple in Thuraiyur, Trichy. AdvertisingWhile Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the families of the victims, Palaniswami ordered aid of Rs 1 lakh each and Rs 50,000 to the injured. “An ex- gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the next of kin of those who passed away has been approved from the PM’s National Relief Fund.

Source: Indian Express April 21, 2019 16:13 UTC