Man, granddaughter killed in accident: Minor, mom arrested

The Pazhavoor police have arrested a 16-year-old boy who fatally knocked down an outdated man and his granddaughter whereas driving his automotive on the busy Tirunelveli – Kanniyakumari National Highway.

Police stated a dashing automotive hit a motorcycle on the Tirunelveli – Kanniyakumari National Highway on Monday final by which 65-year-old Joseph of Vadakkankulam and his 6-year-old granddaughter have been killed on the spot. The driver of the automotive, who allegedly brought on the accident, didn’t cease the automobile however had sped away.

When the Pazhavoor police began investigation, it was discovered {that a} 16-year-old boy from NGO Colony in Palayamkottai was behind the wheel when the accident occurred. Subsequently, the police nabbed the minor on Tuesday and he was lodged on the Government Observation Home.

Since the mom had allowed the juvenile, who didn’t have legitimate driving license, to manoeuvre the automotive, the Pazhavoor police additionally arrested her on Tuesday. She was remanded in judicial custody and has been lodged in Kokkirakulam Women’s Jail right here.

Superintendent of Police N. Silambarasan stated the police would register case in opposition to the mother and father who enable their minor kids to trip bikes or drive vehicles. Since this violation of regulation would result in deadly accidents, it might land the minors and their mother and father in deep trouble.