Four dead, 96 Hospitalized due to suffocation during IAF air show in Chennai
Chennai: At least four people died due to suffocation and over 200 others fainted during an Indian Air Force (IAF) air show at Marina Beach in Chennai on Sunday. The event was organized to mark the 92nd anniversary of the IAF, which was established in 1932.
The incident occurred as thousands gathered at the beach to witness the air show. Due to large crowds and inadequate management, many attendees began to experience suffocation under the intense heat. As a result, 230 individuals fainted, out of which 96 were admitted to a nearby hospital.
A senior police official stated that the situation on the ground was nearly stampede-like, compounded by the high temperatures. Medical teams attended to those affected at a government facility.
The event led to severe traffic congestion around the Marina Beach area, which was only cleared three hours after the air show ended at 1 PM.
The air show featured displays by the Special Garud Force commandos in a simulated rescue operation, along with performances by the Sarang helicopter display team and the Surya Kiran team.
This was the third time the IAF hosted its air show outside the national capital, and the first time in South India. Last year, the event was held in Prayagraj, and in 2022, it took place in Chandigarh.
This year's theme for the Air Force Day, which will be observed on October 8, was ‘Bhartiya Vayu Sena - Saksham, Sashakt, Atmanirbhar’ (Potent, Powerful, and Self-reliant).
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UP: Govt official suspended for entering Vindhyavasini temple wearing shoes
Mirzapur (UP), Oct 6: An assistant development officer (agriculture) in the district was suspended for allegedly entering the Vindhyavasini temple wearing shoes and neglecting his official duties during the Navratri festival.
According to an official statement, Prateek Kumar Singh, who was also serving as a Sector Magistrate during the festival, was caught by city MLA Ratnakar Mishra while visiting the temple.
Mishra reprimanded Singh for his inappropriate behaviour and forced him to leave the temple premises, the statement said.
Upon learning about the incident, Mirzapur district magistrate directed the suspension of the ADO. Acting on the DM's instructions, Deputy Director (Agriculture) Vikas Patel suspended Singh.
Singh, who was on duty, visited the temple wearing shoes, violating temple protocol and neglecting his responsibilities, according to the statement issued by the Information Department.
