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Teen Throat Slit in Drunken Brawl Gone Wrong
5 Jun
Summary
- A 15-year-old student was found dead with his throat slit near an irrigation tank.
- Two friends allegedly murdered the teen during a drunken brawl after school.
- An eyewitness reported the crime, leading to the detention of the suspects.
In Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu, a shocking incident unfolded yesterday when a 15-year-old Class X student, Ashwin, was found murdered near the Keel Kaavanoor irrigation tank. His throat was found slit, indicating a violent end to his young life.
Authorities believe the crime occurred after school hours on Thursday, June 4, 2026, when Ashwin and some friends gathered to consume alcohol. A heated argument reportedly erupted amongst them while drinking.
This dispute quickly turned deadly, with police suspecting that Ashwin's friends used a sharp weapon to inflict the fatal injury. The discovery was made today, Friday, June 5, 2026, after an eyewitness alerted the Tirupattur Town police.
Police have detained two individuals, identified as friends of the deceased, in connection with the murder. The body was sent for postmortem examination at the Sivaganga Medical College Hospital, and further investigations are underway to ascertain the precise circumstances.
