Tamil Nadu: Protestors, police clash in Trichy after pregnant woman's dies during helmet inspection
By Online Desk | Published: 08th March 2018 01:45 AM |
Last Updated: 08th March 2018 02:42 AM | A+A A- |
Police secured the spot and cleared the blockade protest venue near the BHEL in thuvakudi. (EPS | MK Ashok Kumar)
A pregnant woman died run over by a van on Wednesday in Trichy district's Thiruverumbur when a policeman allegedly kicked the two-wheeler she was on.
The policeman was reportedly chasing the bike the victim was on as the driver, her husband, was not wearing a helmet.
Condemning the incident, thousands gathered in protest near the Trichy-Thanjavur highway and blocked the roads.
The protestors alleged that the accused policeman, Kamaraj, was drunk and demanded immediate action against him.
The situation turned violent as some of the agitators started pelting stones at some other police vehicles. The police too retaliated with lathi charge to clear the protestors, severely injuring many.
Deputy Commissioner Sakthi Ganesh, who arrived on the scene, promised that necessary action will be taken. Police superintendent Kalyan said that the accused, Kamaraj, has been arrested and asked the protestors to withdraw.
Trichy District collector Rajamani has also said that immediate action will be taken against the accused.
However, their words were not heeded and more violence erupted as protestors clashed with the police.
Many vehicles in the area, including government buses were also vandalised during the protests, which continued for over four hours.
Meanwhile, the incident has also caused massive outrage on social media with many condemning the brutality of police.
Pictures and videos of the accused cop, victims and the protests were circulated on Twitter and other social media platforms with #TrichyProtest.
36 Year Old Usha (3 Months Pregnant) Was Riding With Her Husband On A 2-wheeler. Traffic Police Chased & Kicked Them Down For Not Wearing Helmet. Is Death A Punishment For Not Wearing A Helmet? Shame On Policeman. #RIPUsha#PoliceKilledUsha #TrichyProtest pic.twitter.com/2arAQOYSXs
— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) March 7, 2018
Deeply Hurt!
— Arun Rajaram (@sarunrajaram) March 7, 2018
Another brutalized act from TN police. #trafficpolice #TrichyProtest pic.twitter.com/5ZmGnvC3Ui
@itisprashanth @cinemapayyan @Actor_Vivek uyir ilandha garbini penn! Trichy BHEL! #Police attrocities pic.twitter.com/7CbESktIrl
— kavinதமிழன் (@kavinmenon26) March 7, 2018
