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Crime
Tribal Woman Loses Toes in Madurai Bus Crash, Police Delay FIR for 14 Months
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 05:41 AM
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A tribal woman suffered loss of toes after a bus collision in Madurai, while the local police took 14 months to register the FIR.
A bus collision in Madurai resulted in a tribal woman losing several toes, according to local reports. The accident, which involved a public transport vehicle, left the victim with severe injuries to her feet. Medical assessment confirmed the loss of multiple toes, prompting immediate hospitalization.
The incident has drawn attention not only for the injury but also for the prolonged procedural lag. Police records show that the First Information Report (FIR) was filed only after a fourteen‑month gap from the date of the crash. Such a delay is unusual in traffic‑related cases and has raised questions about administrative efficiency.
Authorities have now opened a formal investigation into both the cause of the crash and the reasons behind the delayed FIR. The police have pledged to expedite further inquiries and ensure that responsible parties are identified.
The case underscores broader concerns about road safety for vulnerable communities and the need for timely legal action in accident scenarios.
The incident has drawn attention not only for the injury but also for the prolonged procedural lag. Police records show that the First Information Report (FIR) was filed only after a fourteen‑month gap from the date of the crash. Such a delay is unusual in traffic‑related cases and has raised questions about administrative efficiency.
Authorities have now opened a formal investigation into both the cause of the crash and the reasons behind the delayed FIR. The police have pledged to expedite further inquiries and ensure that responsible parties are identified.
The case underscores broader concerns about road safety for vulnerable communities and the need for timely legal action in accident scenarios.