Fatal Accident in Ashok Nagar Sparks Political Accusations

A 35-year-old man, G Iyyappan, died after falling into an unbarricaded stormwater drain in Ashok Nagar. The opposition AIADMK blamed the incident on the lack of safety measures and urged authorities to expedite the completion of drainage works before the northeast monsoon sets in.

A tragic incident occurred in Ashok Nagar when a 35-year-old man fell into a stormwater drain and died, prompting political accusations.

Police identified the deceased as G Iyyappan, an inebriated resident of K K Nagar, who slipped while playing with a stray dog. The open pit, filled with rainwater, posed a significant hazard according to the opposition AIADMK.

AIADMK General Secretary, Edappadi K Palaniswami, criticized the civic authorities for not barricading the area, emphasizing that such accidents are preventable. He urged officials to complete stormwater drainage works ahead of the imminent northeast monsoon to ensure public safety.

(With inputs from agencies.)