"I was grieved to know that Yuvasri and Bhavana, who had unexpectedly stepped on a live wire in stagnant water, died on their way to hospital," he said in a statement tonight.
Palaniswami said he has directed that Rs three lakh each be paid to the families of the victims from the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund.
He also said he had asked concerned officials to ensure that such incidents did not recur in the future by taking necessary steps.