K Umarani, a 30-year-old woman employee at the Aavin plant in Tiruvallur district, tragically passed away on Tuesday night when her scarf became entangled in a conveyor belt, causing a severe throat injury. The plant's supervisor, Varun Kumar, was arrested for negligence leading to Umarani's death and was subsequently detained. In response to the incident, two employees were suspended, and actions were taken against five others by the Aavin management. The government has pledged compensation to Umarani's family and plans to implement safer dress codes to prevent similar accidents in the future. Umarani, who hailed from Bommiampatti in Salem, had recently joined the Kakkalur plant and was working in the packaging section. Despite safety protocols in place, the accident occurred around 10:30 pm while she was engaged in her duties of packaging milk packets when her scarf caught in the machinery. Despite efforts to stop the machine, she could not be saved. Mano Thangaraj, the minister for dairy development, emphasized the importance of reinforcing safety measures at all Aavin plants in light of this tragic incident. He noted that while safety procedures existed, there was a need for stricter enforcement, especially for female employees working in hazardous areas. Thangaraj suggested exploring alternatives like overcoats for safety without compromising cultural practices, as some employees were hesitant to forego traditional attire. Umarani, survived by two children, has been promised immediate compensation release of 10 lakh.SA Ponnusamy from the TN Milk Dealers Welfare Association mentioned that Aavin is currently in discussions with the Tiruvallur collector to guarantee that the concerned individual's family receives appropriate compensation and that her final benefits and settlements are quickly provided.