Pattali Makkal Katchi leader Anbumani Ramadoss escapes unhurt as dais collapses in Salem
The Hindu
Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) president Anbumani Ramadoss escaped unhurt after the over-crowded dais, erected for his meeting near Vazhapadi bus stand, collapsed here on April 5, 2023
Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) president Anbumani Ramadoss escaped unhurt after the over-crowded dais, erected for his meeting near Vazhapadi bus stand, collapsed here on Wednesday.
The incident took place when a few cadre were garlanding the president. When the dais was about to collapse, Dr. Anbumani jumped off the stage onto the ground while others fell down. After this, he addressed the gathering and left the spot.
Police said that the makeshift dais could hold less than 10 persons whereas over 20 were present on it when the incident occurred. No one was injured in the incident and the meeting proceeded as planned, they added.
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