Tamil Nadu: Special Sub-Inspector dies after confrontation with youths in Theni
Senthil Kumar died after being allegedly struck by a group of men while questioning them for bursting crackers on a public road.
A Special Sub-Inspector of Police, Senthil Kumar, died after being allegedly assaulted by a group of youths in Samatharmapuram, Theni, on Sunday night, according to The New Indian Express.
Senthil Kumar, 56, was attached to the office of the Theni Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). He was returning home in plain clothes after his duty around 10.30 p.m. when he saw people bursting crackers on the road.
The officer reportedly asked the group to move and tried to use his mobile phone to record the incident to alert the control room for a patrol team. While he was attempting to detain one individual, another person allegedly struck him with an elbow, causing him to collapse.
A police patrol team arrived at the scene and moved him to a private hospital before he was transferred to the Government Medical College Hospital at G. Vilakku, where he passed away.
Theni police have arrested three local youths in connection with the incident. Theni Superintendent of Police Praveen Gautham visited the location of the confrontation.
Senthil Kumar had a history of heart-related ailments. Police are currently investigating the circumstances of the death.