Ennore building collapse: PMK demands inquiry, seeks compensation for victims

PMK on Wednesday (October 1, 2025) called for an inquiry into the collapse of an under-construction building in north Chennai, which resulted in the death of nine migrant workers on September 30.

Pattali Makkal Katchi leader Anbumani Ramadoss demanded ₹25 lakh compensation for the families of the deceased and ₹5 lakh for the injured.

The building, under construction at the Ennore Thermal Power Station in North Chennai, collapsed on September 30, claiming the lives of nine migrant workers, all hailing from Assam.

One person who sustained injuries is undergoing treatment at the Government Royapettah Hospital in the city.

In a statement, Anbumani Ramadoss expressed his condolences to the bereaved families, saying, “It has been reported that due to negligence, such an incident has occurred. I demand an inquiry be conducted into the incident.” He further urged that compensation of ₹25 lakh be given to the families of the deceased and ₹5 lakh to those who sustained injuries.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has announced a relief of ₹10 lakh to the families of the deceased. Additionally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh would be provided to the families of the deceased from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund.