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Tuticorin Owner Escapes Armed Attackers
3 Nov
Summary
- Four armed men attacked a truck shed owner at his residence.
- The victim narrowly escaped through a rear entrance.
- Assailants vandalized property after failing to find the owner.
A violent incident unfolded in Tuticorin on Monday night when a four-member gang attempted to murder a local truck shed owner. The victim, identified as Siva, had just returned home when the assailants, armed with sickles and other weapons, entered his P and T Colony residence. Siva managed to escape unharmed through a rear entrance. Unsuccessful in locating him, the gang proceeded to vandalize household items and damage his car before fleeing the scene. Police have registered a complaint at the Sipcot police station. Senior officers, including the Tirunelveli Range DIG and Tuticorin SP, visited the location and initiated an inquiry. CCTV footage is being reviewed to identify the suspects, and multiple teams have been formed to apprehend them. The motive behind the attack remains under investigation, with initial suspicions pointing towards hired assailants.
