4 months ago
2
A 70-year-old pistillate died owed to pain injuries aft her saree caught occurrence from a lamp successful the temple premises successful Kodambakkam connected Saturday (January 17, 2026) night.
Police said, “J. Shanthi, who was a nonmigratory of Bharathi Street successful Kodambakkam, had gone to the Bruhadeeswarar Temple located adjacent her country on with her sister-in-law Jayanthi connected Saturday [January 17]. As she was lighting a lamp successful the temple, her saree accidentally caught occurrence from a lamp successful which she suffered pain injuries to her legs and hands.“
She was instantly taken to Government Kilpauk Medical College Hospital and was receiving attraction successful the intensive attraction portion with 30% pain injuries. However, connected Saturday (January 17) night, she succumbed to the injuries. The Vadapalani constabulary are investigating.
