Chennai: An air show (air show) of Indian Air Force planes was organized near Marina Beach on Sunday. Thousands of people gathered during this. Five people died due to overcrowding, while many people were admitted to the hospital. A senior police officer of the city said that one person died on the beach and four others died in the surrounding areas. He said that all these five people had come to watch the air show.
People stood in the scorching sun
In fact, thousands of people stood in the scorching sun for at least 2 to 3 hours to watch the air show of the Indian Air Force. Some people in this crowd were holding umbrellas to protect themselves. Although the air show was held between 11 am and 1 pm, most people reached the venue at least an hour before.
Symptoms of dehydration in people
It is being told that more than 30 people with symptoms of dehydration were taken to nearby government hospitals. All the people are being treated. Actually, all the nearby roads got jammed after the air show. At the same time, crowds of people were seen at all places including bus station and metro. During this time people had to walk a long distance to catch a bus or reach the metro stations. At the same time, the police say that they successfully controlled the crowd.
Opposition accuses the government
At the same time, Leader of Opposition and AIADMK chief K Palaniswami condemned the DMK government for the incident. He alleged that the government failed to make proper arrangements for such an important event. He expressed his condolences to the bereaved people.