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DMK MLA Senthil Balaji has distributed the first round of relief cheques to families affected by the recent Karur stampede. The compensation amounts range from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh for those injured in the tragic incident. Both the MLA and District Collector personally visited victims' homes to check on their recovery and hand over the assistance. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has agreed to consider a plea for an independent investigation into the stampede that claimed 41 lives.

Key Points: Senthil Balaji Distributes Relief Cheques to Karur Stampede Victims

  • DMK MLA Senthil Balaji personally visited victims' homes to distribute relief cheques
  • First instalment compensation ranges from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh for injured victims
  • District Collector Thangavel joined the MLA in health enquiries and cheque distribution
  • Supreme Court agrees to hear plea for impartial probe into September 27 stampede
  • Total of 41 people lost lives and over 100 injured during Tamil Nadu Vetri Kazhagam event
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Karur stampede: DMK MLA Senthil Balaji distributes first instalment of relief cheques to affected families

DMK MLA Senthil Balaji delivers first instalment of compensation cheques ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh to 45 families affected by the Karur stampede.

"The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the plea filed by TVK chief Vijay... seeking an impartial investigation into the stampede. - Article Source"

Karur, October 8

Dravika Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MLA Senthil Balaji on Wednesday distributed the first instalment of relief cheques worth Rs 50,000 each from the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund to 45 families affected in the recent Karur stampede.

The Chief Minister had previously announced relief assistance of Rs 10 lakh each to the families of the deceased, and ordered that those injured be given compensation ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh.

Following this, today, relief cheques ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh were distributed as the first phase of compensation to the 45 injured persons during the stampede.

District Collector Thangavel and MLA Senthil Balaji personally visited the victims' homes, enquired about their health, and handed over the cheques.

Several government department officials were also present at the event.

On September 27, during a public meeting organised by the Tamil Nadu Vetri Kazhagam in Karur, a stampede occurred in which 41 people lost their lives and more than 100 sustained injuries.

Several of the injured have returned home after receiving medical treatment.

In another update, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear the plea filed by TVK chief Vijay through General Secretary Aadhav Arjuna, seeking an impartial investigation into the stampede. This investigation will be led by a panel of retired top-court judges.

The plea, which was filed through advocates Dixita Gohil, Pranjal Agarawal and Yash S Vijay, had challenged the Madras High Court on October 3 to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by the Inspector General of Police to probe into the stampede.

The plea contends that despite the High Court's categorical observation doubting the independence of the police probe into the matter, the HC had directed the constitution of an SIT comprising solely of three senior officers of the Tamil Nadu Police.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Why did it take so long for the first instalment? The stampede happened on September 27th and it's already October 8th. Government should have faster response systems for such tragedies.
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Sarah B
The Supreme Court's decision for an impartial investigation is crucial. We need to know what really happened and ensure such incidents don't repeat. Safety protocols at public events must be strictly enforced.
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Arjun K
At least the officials are visiting personally and checking on people's health. That human touch matters more than just giving money. Hope the injured recover soon. 💐
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Michael C
Compensation is important, but what about accountability? 41 lives lost is not a small number. The organizers and authorities responsible for safety should face consequences.
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Kavya N
My heart goes out to all the families affected. No amount of money can bring back loved ones, but at least the government is taking some responsibility. Hope the investigation brings justice.

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