In Tamil Nadu, a special inquiry committee has been established to investigate the death of 19-year-old Seethalakshmi, a nursing student who died following surgery at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital in Trichy. Seethalakshmi, who was pursuing a Diploma in Nursing at KAP Viswanatham Government Nursing College, underwent surgery for excess tissue growth in her nose. Hospital sources indicate that she died shortly after the procedure, leading to allegations of medical negligence, particularly concerning the administration of excessive anaesthesia. Following her death, students and family members protested outside the hospital, demanding justice and accountability from the medical staff. In response to the protests, Minister Ramesh visited the hospital, assuring students that their participation in the demonstrations would not result in punitive actions. He emphasized the government's commitment to supporting the deceased student's family and ensuring that the inquiry committee's findings would dictate any necessary actions against those involved in her treatment. The protests included a road blockade that lasted nearly three hours, disrupting traffic in the area until assurances were given, after which the protesters maintained a sit-in near the hospital.