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Three Arrested in Fatal Assault on Tamil Nadu Home Guard
1 Nov
Summary
- Home Guard Venkatesan died after an assault by three men.
- The attackers were questioned for drinking alcohol in public.
- The incident has raised safety concerns for on-duty personnel.
A Home Guard in Tamil Nadu's Ariyalur district, Venkatesan, succumbed to injuries sustained during an assault by three men. The incident, which occurred on the night of October 29, began when Venkatesan and a police constable, Rajakannu, observed the three individuals drinking alcohol publicly. Although initially warned, the men were later found drinking again near a temple.
When confronted by the personnel, the situation escalated, leading to an alleged attack on Home Guard Venkatesan. He sustained severe head and face injuries and was rushed to Sendurai Government Hospital. Subsequently transferred to Thanjavur Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment, Venkatesan tragically passed away.
Authorities arrested all three accused individuals, identified as Madhivanan, Thamaraikannan, and Parithi, on October 31. This tragic event has amplified concerns about the security and well-being of law enforcement officers and Home Guards while they are on duty.
