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Notorious Convict's Burial Sparks Tight Security, Unexpected Wedding
12 Oct
Summary
- Gangster P Nagendran's funeral held under heavy police presence
- His son Ajith Raj unexpectedly wed beside his father's body
- Nagendran was a life convict, prime accused in a murder case
On October 10, 2025, the funeral of notorious gangster P Nagendran in Chennai's Vyasarpadi area unfolded with tight security and an unexpected twist. Hundreds of police personnel were deployed to guard the area as Nagendran's body was brought to his residence in Sathyamoorthy Nagar, where friends, relatives, and associates paid their respects.
Nagendran, a life convict and the prime accused in the 2024 murder of BSP state president K Armstrong, had passed away two days earlier at Stanley Government Hospital due to liver complications. Despite spending nearly 25 years behind bars, he remained a feared figure across north Chennai.
As the crowd gathered to catch a glimpse of the slain gangster, an unexpected turn of events unfolded. Nagendran's younger son, Ajith Raj, unexpectedly tied the knot in front of his father's mortal remains, adding dramatic flair to the already tense proceedings. The funeral procession then made its way to the Mullai Nagar burial ground, with nearly 500 police personnel lining the route.
