Key Points
- Karthikeyan, 34, was at the Chennai airshow with his family.
- He went to grab his bike but collapsed and didn’t come back.
- His wife, Sivaranjani, was desperately searching for him and found out he had died.
- The airshow was a mess with too many people and not enough facilities.
- At least five people died, and many more had to go to the hospital because of heat-related problems.
Looma News
The Chennai airshow on October 6 was supposed to be an awesome celebration of the Indian Air Force, but it turned into a nightmare for a lot of families. Karthikeyan, a 34-year-old dad, was just trying to get his bike after enjoying the show with his wife and little kid. But with so many people trying to leave at once, he never made it back.
Sivaranjani, his wife, shared how she spent two frantic hours waiting for him at a bus stop, frantically trying to call him. When she finally got through, her heart sank: he had collapsed. She rushed to the scene, but it was too late; Karthikeyan was gone. “Who’s responsible for this?” she cried, tears streaming down her face.
Overcrowding and Chaos
The airshow brought in huge crowds, with many hoping to break the record for the largest gathering at such an event. But the venue just couldn’t handle it. People were stuck in traffic, there weren’t enough facilities, and the heat was brutal. When the show ended, chaos erupted as everyone tried to leave at the same time.
Even with plenty of police around, many were busy clearing the way for VIPs, leaving regular folks to manage on their own. When Sivaranjani went to get her husband’s body, she hit another roadblock: officials had no clear answers about what happened. In her pain, she refused to accept the body until they could explain, showing just how messy everything had gotten after the tragedy.
Conclusion
This heartbreaking event at Marina Beach reminds us how crucial crowd management and safety are at big gatherings. As Sivaranjani seeks some closure, there are still big questions about how well this huge event was organized and prepared for. The community is mourning not just for Karthikeyan but for everyone who suffered from that day’s preventable disasters.
