A youth was killed in an accident involving Tamil Nadu minister Jagadeshwari’s car near Chennai

Iraiyanbu, 26 | Photo credit: Special arrangement

A 26-year-old man was killed after the car of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) minister Jagadeshwari K. rammed into the two-wheeler he was riding at Kattankulathur near Chennai on Monday (September 7, 2026).

The deceased was identified as Iraiyanbu. He was riding a motorcycle when the accident occurred at the Kattankulathur junction.

Rajapalayam MLA and Minister K. Jagadeshwari | Photo credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam

The minister, who holds the portfolio of social welfare and women empowerment and hails from Virudhunagar, was on her way to Chennai to attend the assembly session. She was traveling in a government vehicle followed by an escort vehicle and her personal car. The minister’s car allegedly hit a two-wheeler and the youth died on the spot.

The Maraimalai Nagar Traffic Investigation Wing police seized the car and started an investigation. The vehicle is registered in the name of Minister Jagadeshwari, police sources said.

Driver arrested

The police arrested Chinna Agni from Madurai who was driving Mrs. Jagadeshwari’s car at the time of the accident.

A case was registered under Section 281 and Section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for reckless driving and negligent driving and causing death by negligence.

Published – 07 Sep 2026 10:56 IST