Kerala temple tragedy: BJP president Amit Shah visits injured at hospital

April 10, 2016 12:17

BJP president Amit Shah visited the injured at Trivandrum Medical College and also spoke to the doctors treating them. Over 280 people have been injured after a fireworks display went wrong at the Kollam temple. Oomen Chandy has also confirmed that the death toll in the fire has gone up to 102 people.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with 15 specialist doctors, are enroute to Kollam where the PM will visit the site and extend all help and support while the doctors will provide medial aid to those who require it.

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