The Madurai bench in Madras on Wednesday ordered the CEO of the Police Director (DGP) to report on the petition of a public interest in the public interest, which is looking for the direction towards the state to provide adequate police protection to 108 ambulance pilots (drivers).
JUSTICES ANITA SUMANTH and C. KUMARAPPAN LAVIČKA was looking for DGP response while hearing the petition submitted by M. Erulandi of Madurai, the State Secretary General of the Tamil Emergency vehicle Nadu 108 Tholizhalar Munnetra Sangam. The petitioner quoted two recent incidents reported in the Velore and Tiruchi districts, which was during the AIADMK campaign by Edapadi K. Palaniswami, Thamilagathai Meetpom, threatened 108 ambulance members.
On August 18, Mr. Palaniswami led a campaign in the vellore district and passed the ambulance to lift the patient to throw her into the government hospital for further treatment. This Mr. Palaniswami, however, asked why the ambulance walked on the way without a patient. If this was repeated, the pilot would be sent as a patient in the same ambulance who threatened Mr. Palaniswami, he said.
Similarly, in the district of Tiruchi 24. The ambulance crew included a pilot and an emergency doctor. Were on their way to pick up the person who fainted during the meeting. The ambulance was damaged and was not allowed to proceed, he said.
The petitioner complained that 108 members of the ambulance crew face a continuous threat. The authorities must ensure the security and security of the crew of the 108 ambulance until the election elections in Tamil Nadu ended in 2026, he said.
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Published – 3 September 2025 9:28
