Tamil Nadu SSI Senthil Kumar death after altercation with youngsters, Digi Mart USA News (Theni, Tamil Nadu, India): Police have arrested three people in connection with the death of a special sub-inspector (SSI) following an altercation with a group of youngsters while he was returning home after duty on Sunday.
Police sources said Senthil Kumar, an SSI attached to the Theni DSP office, was traveling home after duty in plain clothes. He reportedly noticed a group of youngsters bursting firecrackers on a public road, causing inconvenience to the public, and advised them to clear the road.
He also attempted to video-record the activity on his mobile phone.
When he tried to apprehend one of the youngsters, an individual allegedly struck him with an elbow during the ensuing scuffle, causing him to collapse on the spot. A police patrol team that arrived at the scene rushed Senthil Kumar to a hospital for treatment, but he later died.
Sources said the SSI had a history of heart-related ailments, and police are investigating the cause of his death. The exact cause will be determined following the post-mortem examination and further investigation.
K S Praveen Gowtham, Superintendent of Police, Theni district, visited the scene and reviewed the inquiry. Police have arrested three persons from the locality in connection with the incident and are continuing their investigation.
