Chennai, Oct 1: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of the nine workers from Assam who were killed in the Ennore thermal power plant accident in Chennai.

In a social media post, few hours after the incident, Stalin expressed grief over the incident and conveyed his condolences.

“I was deeply saddened to learn that nine workers from Assam lost their lives in an accident during construction work at the Ennore power plant being executed by BHEL. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families,” he wrote.

The Chief Minister said arrangements were being made to transport the bodies to Assam and assured that all necessary assistance would be provided.

Earlier, a routine installation job turned deadly at the Ennore S

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