Revenue Secretary Kumar Jayant, who was appointed by the State government to probe into Kalimedu electrocution deaths, conducted inquiries with people of the village and eyewitnesses for the second consecutive day on Sunday.
Mr. Jayant spent over two hours at the accident site. Besides recording statements of the witnesses, he measured the length of the road and the distance between the road surface and the high tension power lines. He also checked the condition of the wire that was used to illuminate the chariot.
Several residents of the village, who took part in the chariot procession event on April 27, explained the circumstances that led to the electrocution, which claimed 11 lives. Mr. Jayant recorded the statements of Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco), health and other officials at the Collector Office. He also received petitions and suggestions from members of the public regarding the accident and the steps to be taken to prevent such tragedies in the future.
