A couple were killed and their daughter was seriously injured after a luxury car hit them in Natham in Dindigul district, police said.
The victims were Senthilvel (55), a panchayat secretary from Kottaiyur, and his wife Madhivathani (45). The family had attended a relative’s function in Sendurai and were standing by the roadside while heading home along with their daughter Harini.
Police said the luxury car, driven by Sevugaperumal (38) of Singampunari, rammed into them. Senthilvel and Madhivathani died on the spot.
Harini, who suffered severe injuries, was rescued by relatives and taken to the Madurai Government Hospital for treatment.
As the driver attempted to flee, relatives of the deceased reportedly caught him and three others, including his friend Masood (25), and assaulted them. Natham police later arrested Sevugaperumal.
