Chennai: A 42-year-old Commercial Taxes department employee died after falling from the third floor of a building while attempting to escape from police who had come to question him in connection with a case in Puzhal on Saturday.The deceased was identified as R. Rajapandian, a resident of Vinayagar Koil Street in Kathirvedu, Puzhal. He was employed at the Commercial Taxes Department office in Chengalpet. Police said a woman lodged a complaint against Rajapandian in July, accusing him of attempting to misbehave with her. Based on her complaint, Puzhal police registered a case under the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act.During the investigation, police reportedly obtained a bond from Rajapandian not to harass the victim again. However, he contacted the woman again and demanded the money she owed him.Following this, a police team visited his residence on Saturday to question him about the violation. On seeing the police approaching, Rajapandian reportedly rushed to the third floor of the building in an attempt to escape.He then jumped onto the cement roof of an adjacent house. However, the roof collapsed under his weight, causing him to fall and sustain severe injuries.Police personnel and residents rushed to his rescue and took him to Government Periyar Nagar Hospital, where he received first aid. He was subsequently shifted to Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital for further treatment.However, Rajapandian succumbed to his injuries shortly after being admitted to the hospital.Puzhal police have registered a case and are investigating.
