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District Chief Judicial Magistrate V.M. Neesh, 42, succumbed to COVID-19 on Sunday night even as he was undergoing treatment in Thoothukudi Medical College Hospital since May 1. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. Hailing from Thirumangalam in Madurai district, Neesh, who was serving as Judicial Magistrate in Cuddalore district was posted here recently, assumed office only on April 26. As he tested positive when he had gone to Thoothukudi, Neesh was admitted to a private hospital and then shifted to Thoothukudi Government Medical College Hospital on May 1.
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Toll in fireworks accident rises to 23
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A 32-year-old man succumbed to his injuries, police said
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A 32-year-old man succumbed to his injuries, police said
The death toll in the Sree Mariyammal fireworks fire accident near here rose to 23, after one more worker succumbed to injuries at the Thoothukudi Government Medical College Hospital on Thursday.
The police identified the deceased as Kaliappan (32) of Markkanathapuram near Sattur. The victim had been battling for his life for nearly two weeks after having sustained more than 80% burns during the fire accident reported on February 12.
Among the deceased 13 are women.
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