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Panchayat Secretary and Wife Killed in Dindigul Road Accident

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News18•18-10-2026, 13:15
Panchayat Secretary and Wife Killed in Dindigul Road Accident
- •A 55-year-old panchayat secretary Senthilvel and his wife Mathivathani died after a speeding car hit them near Natham.
- •The tragic accident occurred on the Natham-Sendurai road while the family was standing by the roadside after attending a wedding.
- •Their 16-year-old daughter Harini sustained severe injuries and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital.
- •Local police have registered a case regarding the incident and investigations are currently underway.
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A speeding car rammed into a family standing on the roadside on the Natham-Sendurai road.
The deceased were identified as 55-year-old Kottaiyur panchayat secretary Senthilvel and his wife Mathivathani, while their 16-year-old daughter Harini sustained serious injuries.
The incident occurred on October 17 as the family was returning home after attending a wedding.