Thu May 01 01:20:00 UTC 2025: **Simhachalam Tragedy: Government Faces Backlash Over Post-Mortems, Compensation**
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh: The aftermath of the Simhachalam wall collapse, which claimed several lives, has sparked outrage and controversy. The state government’s handling of post-mortem procedures and compensation for victims’ families has drawn sharp criticism.
Following the tragedy, Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Anitha was reportedly seen pleading with grieving families to sign consent forms for post-mortems, even resorting to intense pressure. Despite offering compensation, families refused, citing distrust in the government due to the perceived negligence that led to the wall collapse. The post-mortems were eventually conducted without the families’ consent.
The incident has also highlighted a lack of response from Visakhapatnam MP Sri Bharat. Local MLAs actively attempted to mediate between the government and the victims’ families, but their efforts were largely unsuccessful. The incident has fuelled public anger and raised serious questions about government accountability and the speed and adequacy of its response to the tragedy. Further investigations into the cause of the wall collapse and the government’s response are anticipated.
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