The incident had spurred a furore in the area and the probe is launched by the local police and the officials are searching for the assailants.

The Chief Minister will be finalizing the Vice-Chancellor from the three names that were shortlisted by the search committee.

No casualties or injuries have been reported so far and addressing the reporters, Ma Subramanian said that the fire started from a short circuit in a storage room for surgical and other items.

The Prime Minister's office said, "Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the mishap in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu."

Condolences have been pouring in from across the country as Tamil Nadu has been grieving the demise of eleven people and praying for the recovery of the injured. 

Though India and Tamil Nadu have recorded a remarkable vaccination rate, such speculations have become the talk of the town.

On Monday, Radhakrishnan, along with Chennai Zonal medical officer Dr Alby, had visited the institute and interacted with the students and the faculty. 

The latest attack on the Governor by the Chief Minister has come when the DMK government has adopted a Bill restricting the Governor's powers in appointing the Vice-Chancellors.

Tamil Nadu Minister for Higher Education K Ponmudy had tabled the Bill to amend the Tamil Nadu Universities Laws to allow the state government to appoint the Vice-Chancellors. 

Actor Vivek had passed away on April 17, 2021, in Chennai at the age of 59 due to cardiac arrest.