7 months ago
Three Boys Drown in Beach, CM Announces Relief
Three young boys went to the beach to swim but got caught in strong waves.
Sadly, they drowned.
The police found their bodies.
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M K Stalin, was very sad and announced that he would give money to help their families.
He said he would give Rs 3 lakh to each family to support them.
Three boys aged 12 and 13 drowned while bathing in the sea at Siluvaipatti Mottai Gopuram beach in Tuticorin district.
The boys were caught in strong waves and their bodies were later retrieved by the Tharuvaikulam Coastal Security Group.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed shock and announced a solatium of Rs 3 lakh each to the affected families.
The incident occurred around 4:15 PM on Monday evening.
The Chief Minister conveyed his deepest condolences to the bereaved parents and ordered the payment from the Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund.
- Who
- Three boys aged 12 and 13 from Mappillaiurani village
- What
- Drowned in the sea after being caught in strong waves
- Where
- Siluvaipatti Mottai Gopuram beach, Tuticorin district, Tamil Nadu
- When
- Monday evening, around 4:15 PM
- Why
- Caught in strong waves while bathing in the sea
Key facts
- Location
- Siluvaipatti Mottai Gopuram beach, Mappillaiurani village, Tuticorin district
- Victims' Ages
- 12 and 13 years old
- Time of Incident
- Monday evening
- Rescuers
- Tharuvaikulam Coastal Security Group
- Relief Announced
- Rs 3 lakh each to the families
Quotes
M K Stalin
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
“I am deeply shocked and anguished to hear the tragic news that three children from Mappillaiurani village, unexpectedly drowned in the sea at around 4.15 pm yesterday while they were taking a bath in the sea.”
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