Man saved by Chennai policewoman in heavy rain dies at hospital

Mangalore Today News Network

Chennai, Nov 12, 2021: A 25-year-old youth, who was carried on shoulder to a Chennai hospital by a policewoman, died on Friday.

On Thursday, the police officer, Rajeshwari, was seen rescuing the man, Udhaya Kumar, who was lying unconscious at a cemetery in the TP Chatram area of Chennai amidst a heavy downpour.

 

As the viral video went viral on social media, praise poured in from all quarters for the selfless act of the police inspector.

Reports said the 28-year-old was found unconscious at a cemetery as heavy rains battered several regions of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, leading to flooding in many areas of Chennai. Police said trees were uprooted in places like Egmore and Perambur.

Kumar Jayanth, Principal Secretary, Revenue Department, Tamil Nadu, said 12 people have died since Saturday in rain-related incidents.

The flooding in Tamil Nadu, triggered by intense showers and the release of surplus water from dams, has claimed 14 lives. As several parts of Chennai remained under water till late on Thursday, over 75,000 police officers and other government authorities were on war footing to help citizens.

Courtesy:India Today