Namakkal: Relatives of a sanitation worker who died after being struck by an unidentified vehicle blocked the Kokkarayanpettai-Tiruchengode road in Namakkal district on Monday morning, demanding information about the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run incident.
Police identified the victim as K Geetha, 42, from Ammachchipalayam in Namakkal district, who worked as a sanitary worker in Kokkarayanpettai panchayat. An unidentified vehicle hit her while she was heading to work, killing her on the spot, according to a police officer from Kokkarayanpettai police station. The officer added that the woman’s relatives found her body lying near a thorn bush by the roadside and alerted the authorities.
When police attempted to recover the body and send it for a postmortem examination, the woman’s relatives stopped them and blocked the road for nearly two hours, insisting that the vehicle involved in the accident be traced. Police officials held talks with the protesters and assured them of appropriate action, after which they withdrew their protest.
Police later sent the body to the government hospital in Tiruchengode for a postmortem. A case has been registered, and further investigation is ongoing.
Police Response and Investigation
The Kokkarayanpettai police have registered a case and are investigating the hit-and-run. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and gathering witness statements to identify the vehicle responsible for the incident. The family has been assured of justice, and the police are committed to taking necessary legal action against the perpetrator.
Community Reaction
The incident has sparked outrage among local residents and sanitation workers, who have demanded better safety measures for workers on the roads. Protests highlight the risks faced by sanitation workers who often work near traffic without adequate protection.
