Policemen suspended for hitting two people with a vehicle at bus stop in Cuddalore

A Special Sub-Inspector of Police and a constable were suspended from work for allegedly fatally hitting 2 persons, who were waiting astatine a autobus halt astatine Kannarapettai, with their conveyance connected Tuesday (November 4, 2025) evening.

The constabulary said SSI Rajendran, attached to the Avinangudi constabulary station, allegedly drove their car successful an inebriated condition. Constable Hussain, who was successful the vehicle, was besides drunk. The duo allegedly mowed down labourers Vadivel, 45, Baskar, 47 and Jayaraj, 45, who were waiting astatine the Annavalli autobus halt astatine Kannarapettai.

While Vadivel and Jayaraj died connected the spot, Baskar sustained injuries and was admitted to the Cuddalore Government General Hospital.

The Cuddalore New Town constabulary registered a lawsuit against the duo aft taking them into custody.

Superintendent of Police S. Jeyakumar ordered their suspension with contiguous effect.