TN CM condoles death of Army pilot in chopper crash

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday condoled the death of Army Major Jayanth A, who was killed in a chopper crash in Arunachal Pradesh on March 16.The deceased Jayanth hails from Tamil Nadus Theni district. In a statement here, the CM expressed shock and anguish over Jayanths demise.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday condoled the death of Army Major Jayanth A, who was killed in a chopper crash in Arunachal Pradesh on March 16.

The deceased Jayanth hails from Tamil Nadu's Theni district. In a statement here, the CM expressed shock and anguish over Jayanth's demise. ''On behalf of the government of Tamil Nadu, I extend my condolences and sympathies to his colleagues, family, friends and the people of the country,'' he said. The CM has announced financial assistance of Rs 20 lakh to the bereaved family, according an official release.