Minister's Convoy Collision Raises Questions About Official Immunity The latest incident in Chennai, where a car registered to Tamil Nadu Social Welfare Minister Jagadeeswari struck and killed a 28 year old motorcyclist on the Trichy Chennai National Highway, has highlighted the risks of official immunity.
High profile accidents involving government officials or their vehicles have become disturbingly common in India.
The minister's car was traveling ahead of its convoy when it struck Chinna Agni, who was subsequently killed. The driver involved was arrested only after being held by personnel from the escort vehicle.