Subhashree Death: AIADMK Councillor Arrested

S Jayagopal, former AIADMK councillor has been arrested nearly two weeks after the tragic death of 23-year-old R Subhashree in Chennai after a banner fell on her. Jayagopal is accused of having erected scores of illegal banners.

Chennai (TamilNadu): Chennai Police has arrested former All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) councillor S Jayagopal in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu.

The arrest has taken place nearly two weeks after the tragic death of 23-year-old R Subhashree in Chennai after a banner fell on her.

Jayagopal is accused of having erected scores of illegal banners in Pallikaranai in the state capital for his family function.

One of these banners had fallen on Subhashree, who was knocked off her scooter and run over by a water tanker on September 12.

The driver of the taker, who had run over Subhashree, and the owner of the shop that made the flex boards were arrested after Subhashree's death. The printing press was also sealed.