Minister for Co-operation K.R. Periyakaruppan here on Monday handed over ₹3 lakh each to the bereaved families who lost their kin to the Sivaganga government buses accident on Sunday evening.
As the tragic incident that took place near Nachiyarpuram at Thirupathur claimed 11 lives and injured 54 passengers, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin deputed ministers to check on the injured passengers at the hospital and announced ₹3 lakh solatium to the deceased’s families.
Subsequently, Minister for Transport S.S. Sivasankar and Mr. Periyakaruppan along with District Collector K. Porkodi condoled the families of the victims and met those who undertreatment at Sivaganga Government Hospital, Thirupathur Government Hospital, and Karaikudi Government Hospital.
As per the announcement of Mr. Stalin, Mr. Periyakaruppan handed over ₹3 lakh cheque to families of the 11 victims, a compensation of ₹1 lakh each for those who sustained serious injuries, and ₹50,000 each for those who suffered minor injuries.
Published – December 01, 2025 05:51 pm IST
