Following killing of a 23-year-old girl in Tamil Nu after an illegal AIMK banner fell on her, deputy chief minister and chief minister issued statements on behalf of party. Chief Minister of Tamil Nu Edappi K Palaniswami and Deputy CM O Paneerselvam released a statement on behalf of party after massive campaign by Republic against illegal hoarding. y have said that  cres should t erect any banners which cause trouble to public. "It is s to kw that some enthusiastic cres place banners which are causing trouble to public which is very disappointing to learn. Hence, party leership requests cres to restrain from erecting banners which will cause inconvenience to public," statement ded. 

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What is incident?

In a shocking incident, a 23-year old girl has been killed in Tamil Nu after being crushed by an illegal banner of ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIMK). girl named Subhashree was allegedly crushed by a water tanker in Chennai's Pallikarni after an illegal banner fell on her. girl was reportedly riding her scooty when a loosely erected banner fell on her. As a result, girl lost control of her scooty and she was crushed to death by a water tanker that came right from behind, as per reports.  

Following incident, two FIRs were filed against lorry driver and MK politician C Jayagopal for putting out illegal banners. As per reports, banners were erected for a wedding ceremony of minister's son. driver of water tanker - Maj has also been booked under IPC SEC 279, 336, 304 A. Second case was later filed against ex MK councillor Jayagopal based on complaint of Amalraj, assistant engineer of division 188 of Chennai corporation. Police also registered a case under Section 4 of Tamil Nu Open Places (Prevention of Disfigurement) Act, 1959, for putting out banners illegally without permission for his son's wedding. Chennai Corporation also sealed Shanmuga Graphics and stickers which h printed banners and flex board for wedding celebration of AIMK ex-councillor Jayagopal. In December 2018 Chennai Corporation h issued a statement warning strict action including fine and jail term against those who put up illegal banners without requisite permission.

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AIMK minister blamed citizens

Earlier in day when an AIMK minister was asked about incident, he said that it is citizens'responsibility to ensure ro safety. Jayakumar, AIMK government's minister without uttering a word on illegal banners that have also been banned by Mras High Court in 2017, said: " human is life is most valuable thing, its very precious, we can save our lives when we wear helmet while travelling in a two-wheeler & likewise, seat belt in car can avoid accident and also deaths when you travel in car. We tend to lose of life because of our carelessness in few situations which can be avoided, we have seen such reports in media and newspapers. Hence we can save our valuable lives if we wear a helmet for two Wheelers and seat belts for car, its our responsibility."

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Mras HC Slammed AIMK Govt

Following fatal incident, Mras High Court while hearing a Contempt of Court plea by a traffic activist asked on Friday as to why banners were necessary.  court also asked if  ministers will kw route only after banners are erected. Court furr questioned as to why practice was rampant despite many orders previously on banners. Mras High Court asked C Jayagopal that by whose permission govt has put party flags in beach ro, and ordered officials to immediately remove party flags. 

Mras HC slams AIMK govt after illegal banner kills 23-yr-old girl