According to Madurai district Superintendent of Police, Aravind, "The incident took place when a speeding SUV collided with a moped at Sivarakottai near Tirumangalam on the Virudhunagar-Madurai highway."
Actor-turned-politician and BJP candidate from Virudhunagar Lok Sabha constituency, Radhika Sarathkumar, said she was going into the electins in the hope of an alliance with the people, adding that the need of the hour was for a strong government that could fulfil their hopes and dreams.<
"For 14 years, the employees of the Kappalur factory and the public have been demanding the removal of this toll booth. This toll booth is set up in violation of regulations. There are various industries near Kappalur but through this toll, various industries are moved to other districts." s
"Petrol bombs, broad daylight murders under the influence of alcohol, drugs, unsafe streets for women and a rise in goondaism are the successes of the corrupt DMK govt. In Tirumangalam, Chennai, rowdies have beaten up an eatery manager for refusing to pay protection money," K Annamlai posted
"I was deeply saddened to hear the news that five people died in a sudden explosion today in a Firecrackers factory operating in the village near Tirumangalam in Madurai district," said CM Stalin.