Pregnant woman killed after police kick motorcycle in India

    A police officer has been arrested in India after a motorcycle was kicked, resulting in the death of a pregnant woman.

    The alleged incident took place in Tamil Nadu state today (8 March), where the officer is suspected of kicking a motorcycle on which the four-months pregnant woman was riding as a pillion passenger.

    It is reported the 30-year-old was not wearing a helmet.

    The death triggered protests in which several police vehicles were stoned by angry mobs.

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