Drivers Mysterious Death in Madurai Police Station Leads to Suspensions
A driver died under suspicious circumstances at a Madurai police station, prompting the suspension of officers and a CBI investigation.
Madurai, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : In Madurai, Tamil Nadu, a driver named Balakrishnan has died under mysterious circumstances at the Chekkanoorani police station. The incident occurred after he filed a complaint regarding a fire that destroyed his delivery vehicle on November 3. Following his death, the station house officer (SHO) and other officers on duty have been suspended.
Balakrishnan, a resident of Theni district, worked as a driver for a delivery company. His vehicle caught fire while transporting parcels and cardamom from Thevaram to Madurai, leading him to file a complaint with the police. He visited the Chekkanoorani station to assist in reviewing CCTV footage related to the incident.
Reports indicate that Balakrishnan was in the inspector’s office when he went to the restroom. Around 6 a.m., he was discovered unconscious inside the restroom. Initial suspicions suggest he may have attempted suicide by hanging. Despite being rushed to a government hospital in Madurai for emergency treatment, he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
The police have secured the CCTV footage from the station as part of their investigation. Authorities have announced that a judicial inquiry will be conducted, and the case will be transferred to the CB-CID to ensure an independent and impartial investigation.
