Woman head constable Kannagi buried with 30-gun salute in Paramakudi
A 35-year-old woman head constable, Kannagi, died after being pushed by a youth while on duty at a hospital in Paramakudi, India. The suspect has been arrested, and the officer was laid to rest with a 30-gun salute and full police honors.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the risks faced by law enforcement officers while performing routine duties and has prompted a formal investigation into the assault of a public servant.
The mortal remains of woman head constable Kannagi, who died after being pushed by a youth in Paramakudi, was buried with police honours amid a 30-gun salute.
Kannagi, 35, worked as a head constable at the Parthibanur police station in Ramanathapuram district. On Monday night, she was on duty at the Paramakudi Government District Headquarters Hospital outpost.
At that time, some auto drivers who had quarrelled at the Paramakudi bus stand came to the hospital for treatment. A youth assaulted one of the injured persons receiving treatment there.
Head Constable Kannagi tried to chase and catch the youth. The youth pushed the woman head constable and fled. She fell down, sustained severe injuries and fainted. When she was rescued and given first aid, she died.
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