DMDK seeks action over death of pregnant woman, infant near Kancheepuram
The DMDK party has demanded legal action following the death of a pregnant woman and her infant in an Irular settlement near Kancheepuram. Reports suggest the woman was prevented from accessing hospital care due to an outstanding debt owed to a local trader.
Why it matters
The incident raises serious concerns about human rights, access to healthcare, and the exploitation of marginalized communities.
DMDK general secretary Premallatha Vijayakant has urged the Tamil Nadu government to take immediate legal action against those responsible for the death of a pregnant woman and her infant from an Irular settlement near Kancheepuram.
In a statement, she said Thenmozhi, from the Singadivakkam Irular colony, had developed labour pain while living in a thatched shelter and was allegedly prevented from going to hospital over a ₹20,000 debt owed to a local trader.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in