T.N. fisherman dies in Oman; CM announces solatium

The death took place in September; a solatium of ₹2 lakh will be given to the family, CM Stalin said in a statement

A fisherman from Kanniyakumari district died while he was fishing in Oman on September 9, 2023.

The deceased, identified as L. Lerinsho, was a native of the Ezhudesam Chinnathurai fishing hamlet in Killiyur taluk, Kanniyakumari district.

In a statement, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin condoled his death and announced a solarium of ₹2 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund to the bereaved family.