2005 November Chennai stampede
The 2005 November Chennai stampede incident happened on 6 November 2005 in a school in Vyasarpadi on the outskirts of Chennai where relief supplies were distributed by the state government for people affected by severe flooding. There were 6 deaths in the accident, which left another 12 injured. The state government announced a compensation of ₹one lakh for all the victims and ₹15,000 for the injured.
| Date | 6 November 2005 |
|---|---|
| Location | Vyasarpadi Chennai |
| Coordinates | 13°6′35″N 80°15′36″E |
| Deaths | 6 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 10 |
Background
During 2005, there were heavy rains in Chennai and the surrounding areas that resulted in floods. Most coastal areas of the state were flooded.[1] Many people were rendered homeless by the floods during the month. Relief measures were announced by the government that necessitated collecting tokens from the authorities in different centres across the city.[2]
The accident
On 6 November 2005, Sunday, around 10,000 people were gathered around the school in Vyasarpadi where the relief measures were distributed. The people were assembling from 4:30 a.m., while the distribution was planned for 9 a.m. The government were distributing ₹2,000, 10 kg of rice, dhotis and saris to the people affected by the floods. As soon as the gates were opened, people broke open leading to a stampede. The initial reports indicated 6 people were killed and 12 others were injured,[1] while some placed it at 30.[3][4]
Aftermath
The then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalithaa visited the injured in the hospital. The state government announced a compensation of one lakh (100,000) indian rupees for all the victims and ₹15,000 for the injured.[3]
Notes
- "Six killed, 10 injured in Chennai relief camp stampede". Hindustan Times. Chennai, India. 6 November 2005. Archived from the original on 11 June 2014. Retrieved 30 November 2013. – via HighBeam (subscription required)
- S., Senthil Kumar; Shukla, Saurabh (2 January 2006). "Compunding the Tragedy, King's Gambit, Object of Desire". India Today. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 11 June 2014. Retrieved 30 November 2013. – via HighBeam (subscription required)
- "30 die in Chennai flood relief crush". Hindustan Times. New Delhi, India. 6 November 2005. Archived from the original on 11 June 2014. Retrieved 30 November 2013. – via HighBeam (subscription required)
- "Six killed, four injured in stampede at flood relief camp in southern India: report". AP World Stream. New Delhi, India. 11 June 2005. Archived from the original on 11 June 2014. Retrieved 30 November 2013. – via HighBeam (subscription required)