Man arrested for bursting firecrackers on road, injuring woman and child in Kodungaiyur

A 33-year-old history-sheeter was arrested for allegedly bursting firecrackers on a road in Kodungaiyur, injuring a woman and her daughter, and verbally abusing the woman when she questioned his actions.According to the police, a 27-year-old woman was riding a two-wheeler with her daughter riding pillion near Matha Koil in R.R. Nagar on Saturday evening. A man burst and threw firecrackers on the road, which hit the woman and her daughter, causing burn injuries to both.When the woman questioned him about bursting firecrackers on the road, the man allegedly abused her using obscene language. As a crowd gathered at the spot, he fled. Based on her complaint, the Kodungaiyur police arrested the accused, identified as Sasi Kumar, 33, of R.R. Nagar, Kodungaiyur.Police said Sasi Kumar is a history-sheeter at the Kodungaiyur police station and has 15 criminal cases against him, including an attempt-to-murder case. Published - November 02, 2026 11:22 pm IST