“Fireworks worth more than Rs.7,000 crore were sold this year for Deepavali. The TN Govt will extend full support to this industry, which is aiming to achieve Rs.10,000 crore in fireworks sales next year.” – Minister Keerthana
“On the festival of lights, 11 people were killed in various incidents across TN. Alcohol was the main cause of most of the crimes that took place.” – Anbumani Ramadoss
“Under this TVK Govt, 467 companies have been sealed, resulting in lakhs of people losing their jobs.” – AIADMK General Secretary EPS
“TN, which was a peaceful state during M.K.Stalin’s Govt, is now witnessing the deterioration of law and order.” – Former CM O.Panneerselvam
“11 murders in a single day – on Deepavali, the sounds of murders were heard across several districts of TN, alongside the sound of fireworks.” – EPS
Coimbatore : Body of an eight-year old boy was recovered today on the banks of a pond near Oothukuli in nearby Tirupur district.
The boy, Pavanesh, a third standard student, had not returned home from Thursday evening and search all over the area was of no avail, police said.
Some passersby today noticed the body of Pavanesh lying on the banks, with neck injuries and informed police, who rushed to the spot and recovered and informed the parents at Pallagoundenpalayam.