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Two Children Electrocuted at Abandoned Water Plant in TN; CM Vijay Condoles, Orders Action
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News18•01-10-2026, 09:30
Two Children Electrocuted at Abandoned Water Plant in TN; CM Vijay Condoles, Orders Action
- •Niraimathi (9) and Balapranav (6) were electrocuted at a defunct water purification plant in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, after touching an electrically charged metal structure.
- •Police suspect power leakage from a severed cable caused the metal enclosure to become electrified, despite the plant being non-operational for six years with its electricity connection still active.
- •Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay condoled the deaths and announced a solatium of Rs 6 lakh (Rs 3 lakh for each child) from the CM’s public relief fund.
- •The incident sparked protests by relatives demanding accountability and legal action against electricity board officials for failing to disconnect power.
- •Panchayat Secretary K. Rasu was suspended for negligence in maintaining the facility, and police assured demonstrators that appropriate cases would be registered.
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The children came into contact with an electrically charged metal structure caused by a power leakage from a severed cable inside the defunct facility, which had not been disconnected for over six years.
Following the incident, Kamuthi Block Development Officer Chandrasekaran suspended Panchayat Secretary K Rasu due to negligence in maintaining the facility.
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay offered condolences and announced a total solatium of Rs 6 lakh, providing Rs 3 lakh for each child from the CM's public relief fund.
