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Chennai, Oct 7 (Reporter) Amid Opposition charge and media reports, the Tamil Nadu
Government on Monday admitted that five people, who took part in the IAF Air
Show at Marina yesterday, have died and termed it as an unfortunate incident,
while there was no politics in it.
Talking to reporters a few minutes back, Health Minister Ma.Subramanian and
Greater Chennai City Corporation Mayor Ms.R.Priya said the deaths have occurred
due to heat wave and dehydration.
Because of the intense heat wave, 102 people, who came to Marina to witness the
Air show, were affected and admitted to the hospital.
Asserting that all basic amenities including enough drinking water facilities were made
for the evening, the Minister confirmed that five people have died due to excessive
heat wave conditions and dehydration.
There was no stampede. They have died due to searing heat wave conditions and
dehydration.
The State government is not hiding the facts and there is no politics involved in it,
Mr Subramanian said.
He said the state government would consider providing compensation to the families
of the deceased.
He also reiterated that all facilities including ambulances, medical teams by the state
government and the Army, and enough beds in the hospital with adequate doctors
were kept in state of readiness to face any emergency.
He said two review meetings have been conducted in the presence of the Chief Secretary
and there was no laxity on the part of the government in making arrangements for the air show.
The deaths of five people were unfortunate and said the incident should not be politicised...////...