Relatives block road in Erode alleging suspicion in labourer’s death

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The constabulary detained astir 80 relatives of Murugesan (47), a regular wage labourer who died connected November 9 aft falling ill, erstwhile they staged a roadworthy blockade adjacent the Erode Government Hospital connected Tuesday, demanding the apprehension of those, they allege, liable for his death.

Murugesan from Lakkapuram had been moving connected a workplace successful Tiruchengode, Namakkal district. He had reportedly been taken to enactment by his leader contempt sick wellness and aboriginal died portion undergoing attraction astatine the Erode Government Hospital.

Following his death, relatives alleged foul play and demanded that the constabulary registry a lawsuit and apprehension the leader and others involved. They, on with members of the Tamil Puligal Katchi, staged a protestation adjacent the infirmary roundabout.

The constabulary held talks with the protesters, but arsenic they refused to disperse, they were detained and moved to a adjacent hall.

Published - November 11, 2025 05:44 p.m. IST

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