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Flagpole touches powerline, DMDK man gearing up for Captain’s birth anniversary dies in Panruti
Five other DMDK cadre who rushed to his rescue suffered serious injuries
CHENNAI: A functionary of the DMDK died after being electrocuted when he was making arrangements to observe the birth anniversary of late party founder and actor Vijayakant, on Sunday.
According to a Thanthi TV report, the deceased was identified as Venkatesan of Nadukuppam village in Panruti.
When Venkatesan was erecting a flagpole, it came into contact with a high-voltage power line, resulting in his death. Five other DMDK cadre who tried to rescue him were seriously injured.
The Muthandikuppam police have registered a case, and an investigation is under way.
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