Two Tamil Nadu police officers tragically died from sudden health complications while performing election duty, highlighting the risks faced by personnel during Assembly elections.
Key Points
- Two Tamil Nadu police officers, a DSP and an SSI, died due to sudden health complications while on election duty.
- DSP Ramakrishnan collapsed due to severe chest pain near Vivekananda School and died shortly after.
- SSI Kannadhasan fainted while on duty at a polling booth and passed away despite medical treatment.
- The officers were performing election bandobust duty during the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Two Tamil Nadu police personnel-a DSP and another officer-died due to sudden health complications while on election bandobust duty during the Assembly elections held on Thursday, officials said on Friday.
Details of the Deceased Officers
According to a press note from the Office of the Director General of Police (DGP), the deceased were identified as Ramakrishnan (55), DSP, NIB CID, Ramanathapuram district, and Kannadhasan (59), Special Sub-Inspector (SSI) of Police attached to Malliyakari police station in Salem.
DSP Ramakrishnan's Death
Police said Ramakrishnan experienced severe chest pain and collapsed at around 5.45 pm on April 23 near Vivekananda School in Kaalanjipatty. He was rushed for medical assistance but died shortly thereafter.
He is survived by his wife and three daughters.
SSI Kannadhasan's Death
Kannadhasan was on duty at Booth No 221 in Nagiyampatty village under the Gangavalli Assembly constituency.
At around 6.10 pm on April 23, he fainted while performing his duties.
Despite being shifted to private hospitals in Minnampalli and Salem for advanced treatment, he died at 8.20 pm. He is survived by his wife, a son, and a daughter.
