Three People Drown During Temple Festival in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur

Three people lost their lives after drowning during a temple festival held in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district. The tragic incident happened while the celebrations were taking place near a water body that was part of the festival site.

The victims were part of a large crowd that had gathered to take part in the traditional rituals. According to local reports, the accident happened when the three entered the water for a ritual bath, which is a common part of many temple festivals in the region. Sadly, they went too far into the water and were not able to swim back to safety.

Other people nearby noticed them struggling and raised the alarm. Locals and festival volunteers tried to rescue them, but by the time help arrived, it was too late. Rescue teams later recovered their bodies and sent them to the local government hospital for post-mortem examinations.

The police have started an investigation to understand how the incident happened and whether proper safety measures were in place at the festival. Authorities said that no warning signs or safety barriers were found near the pond or river where the ritual took place. This has raised concerns about the lack of planning and safety arrangements at such public events.

Local residents and leaders expressed their sadness over the loss of lives and called on the administration to improve safety at religious gatherings. They demanded better crowd control, the presence of lifeguards, and proper first-aid teams at future festivals to prevent such tragedies.

Family members of the victims are in deep shock and grief. The local government has promised financial support for the affected families and assured that action will be taken to avoid similar accidents in the future.

The incident has cast a shadow over what was meant to be a joyful religious event. It also serves as a reminder that proper safety arrangements are very important during large gatherings, especially those held near water.