TN engineer who invented engine running on distilled water claims death threat

Soundararajan Kumarasamy, an engineer has claimed of receiving death threats over his invention of engine running on distilled water.

Coimbatore: A mechanical engineer from nearby Tiruppur district, who claimed to have invented an engine which ran on distilled water, on Thursday sought police protection, saying he received death threats over his inventions.

Soundararajan Kumarasamy

Soundararajan Kumarasamy, a resident of Vellakoil, had received a letter on September 14, threatening him with dire consequences if he continued his research on the engine, police said.

Soundararajan Kumarasamy

Soundararajan petitioned the West Zone IG and also Deputy Commissioner of Coimbatore, seeking protection.