Two female cops killed by speeding car on Chennai-Trichy highway

Two female police officers lost their lives after being struck by a speeding car on the Chennai-Trichy highway. The officers were on duty, reportedly heading to arrest a suspect, when the accident occurred.

In Short

• Two female cops died after being hit by a speeding car on the Chennai-Trichy highway
• The on-duty officers were on their way to nab a suspect when the accident occurred
• Police have arrested the driver and begun an investigation

A 36-year-old woman Sub-Inspector and a female Head Constable lost their lives in a road accident after a speeding car hit their motorbike on the Chennai-Trichy highway early Monday.

The deceased, Sub-Inspector Jayashree and Head Constable Nithya, both from Madhavaram Police Station, were on duty and reportedly headed to arrest an accused when the incident occurred near Sirunagalur.

When they reached Maduranthakam, a car that tried to overtake them hit them from behind. Both of them were thrown from the bike.

Jayashree was pronounced dead at the scene, while Nithya sustained severe injuries and was taken to the Chengalpet Government Hospital. Nithya succumbed to her injuries shortly after.

Melmaruvathur Police have arrested the driver, identified as Madhan from Thiruvannamalai district, and have launched an investigation into the accident. Authorities are examining possible causes, including whether excessive speed or negligence played a role in the mishap.

This comes only a few days after an accident on the Kottur-Angalakurichi road claimed the life of S. Krishnaveni, a 51-year-old woman Special Sub-Inspector (SSI) attached to the Valparai all-woman police station.

The incident occurred around 5.30 pm on Thursday, when Krishnaveni was riding her scooter from her home in Angalakurichi to the police station. She was struck by a speeding motorbike coming from the opposite direction, resulting in fatal injuries.