Chennai: The death of a 40-year-old man on Monday while being remanded after arrest by the Cholavaram police in neighbouring Thriuvallur district led to a road roko. The people blocked traffic on Karanodai bridge over Kosathalai river for more than an hour on Tuesday demanding action against the police.
According to local activists, Selva was picked up by the Cholavaram police early on Monday morning along with two others based on a complaint from a woman, who accused the three of teasing and using bad words against her.
“He developed complications while being remanded and was admitted to the hospital where he died. The other two were lodged in Ponneri sub jail," the police said. But cadres of Makkal Viduthalai Iyakkam alleged that Selva, a daily wa-ge worker, developed illness because of police excesses.
The road roko was organised to demand action against police personnel 'responsible' for his death and also to seek compensation for the family of the deceased, a Makkal Viduthalai Iyakkam supporter said. The agitators also damaged 3 buses. The protesting crowd dispersed only after the RDO promised to take their demand to Thiruvallur district collector.
