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AIADMK claims 77 people lost lives after hearing about Jayalalithaa's death

Rs 3 lakh compensation has been announced for each family affected

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Supporters of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa cries next to her place of burial in Chennai
BS Reporter Chennai
Last Updated : Dec 08 2016 | 8:53 AM IST
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has said that 77 individuals have lost their life due to the shock and distress induced after hearing that Jayalalithaa has been hospitalised and upon hearing about her death.

The party, in a press release issued today, listed out the names and address of the deceased and declared Rs 3 lakh for the family of each of them.

Besides, a party leader in Cuddalore tried to immolate himself after knowing about Jayalalithaa's illness.

 

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First Published: Dec 08 2016 | 8:48 AM IST

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