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Tribal Woman's Toes Crushed: Police Accused of Delay
5 Oct
Summary
- Elderly tribal woman lost toes after being run over by a bus.
- Police accused of delaying FIR and failing to name the driver.
- Family seeks compensation for permanent disability from the state.
In Madurai, 70-year-old tribal woman S Dollar suffered severe injuries, leading to the amputation of her toes, after a bus ran over her foot on July 22, 2025. The incident occurred as she attempted to board a crowded city bus at Appar School bus stop.
Dollar, a bead seller from the Narikurava community, was crushed by the rear wheel of the bus when it moved with students hanging from its footboard. She was taken to Govt Rajaji Hospital for treatment.
Her family claims that Karuppayurani police took their signatures on complaint forms while Dollar was in severe pain and disoriented. Subsequently, police informed the family that the driver could not be traced, hindering the registration of an FIR.
Sankareshwari, Dollar's daughter, has submitted a petition to the district collector seeking a case against the driver. This action is crucial for the family to claim compensation for Dollar's permanent disability, estimated at Rs 50,000 under the chief minister's accident relief fund, and to pursue a claim with the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal.
