A couple died after drowning in the Kaveri river in Salem on Sunday evening.
The deceased have been identified as A Janarthanan (27), a resident of Adavathur near Mettur, and his wife Pavithra (24). The couple has two children. On Sunday evening, all four had gone to Poolampatti to take a bath in the river. Pavitra went into the deep part of the river and drowned. When Janardhanan tried to save him, he also drowned. On information, firefighters reached the spot and pulled out the bodies.
On Monday, Chief Minister MK Stalin announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each.