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We were tricked into signing for a token - Patel Dam victims

Patel Farm General Manager Vinoj Jayakumar (right) during a meeting with Solai Dam victims on June 28. [Harun Wathari, Standard]

At least 158 victims of the Solai tragedy have signed agreements with the management of the Patel Dam, even as investigation into the matter continues.

Forty-seven people died and hundreds were left homeless when the dam, located within the Patel farm, burst in May.

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