Four Workers Killed, One Injured In Tamil Nadu Landslide; CM Stalin Extends Condolences

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New Delhi: A devastating landslide struck a stone quarry operated by Mega Blue Metal in Mallakottai, Sivaganga district, near S.S. Kottai, Tuesday morning. The incident claimed the lives of four workers, while one person was injured and rushed to a private hospital in Madurai for treatment. Sivaganga District SP confirmed ANI that four bodies have been recovered so far, and rescue operations are underway. The injured workers are receiving treatment at a private hospital in Madurai.

Tamil Nadu: Four workers died in a landslide at a stone quarry operated by Mega Blue Metal in Mallakottai, in Sivaganga district, near S.S. Kottai.

Sivaganga District SP says, 'So far, we have found four bodies, and one injured person has been admitted to a private hospital in…

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families and relatives of the deceased. As per the Tamil Nadu CMO, MK Stalin announced financial assistance of Rs. 4 lakh each to the families of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh to the injured worker from the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund. The CM also ordered that the injured worker receive the best possible medical care.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin extended his heartfelt condolences to the families and relatives of the deceased. He also announced financial aid of Rs. 4 lakh each to the families of the deceased and Rs. 1 lakh to the injured worker from the Chief Minister’s Public Relief… https://t.co/raFRgXyqfo — ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2025

"Additionally, the Chief Minister has ordered that Michael, who was injured in the accident and is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital, be given the best possible medical care," Tamil Nadu CMO added. 

சிவகங்கை மாவட்டம், சிங்கம்புணரி வட்டம், மல்லாக்கோட்டை கிராமத்திலுள்ள கல் குவாரியில் பாறை மற்றும் மண் சரிந்து விழுந்த விபத்தில் உயிரிழந்தவர்களின் குடும்பத்தினருக்கு ஆறுதல் மற்றும் நிதியுதவியை மாண்புமிகு முதலமைச்சர் @mkstalin அவர்கள் அறிவித்துள்ளார். pic.twitter.com/EtMg5NS1Mj — CMOTamilNadu (@CMOTamilnadu) May 20, 2025

The deceased workers were identified as Muruganandham, Arumugam, Ganesan, Andichamy, and Harshit, who are from Odisha. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, and authorities are investigating the cause of the landslide.

The state government has assured support to the affected families and is working to ensure the injured worker receives proper medical attention.

(With inputs from ANI)