T.N. CM Stalin announces solatium for Dindigul fire accident victims
The Hindu
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin offers condolences, financial aid to victims of Dindigul hospital fire.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has condoled the death of six persons in a fire that broke out in a private hospital in Dindigul on Thursday night. The CM also instructed authorities to ensure medical treatment to those who were injured in the incident and were hospitalised.
In a statement, Mr. Stalin announced a solatium of ₹3 lakh to families of each of the deceased. He also announced a compensation of ₹1 lakh to each of those who sustained serious injuries and ₹50,000 to each of those who suffered minor injuries.

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