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Youths Film Sickle Attack for Social Media Reel
30 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Four teens detained for hacking migrant worker with sickles.
- Attack was filmed on a mobile phone for social media reel.
- Victim's condition is stable after suffering deep cut wounds.
In Tiruttani, Tamil Nadu, four 17-year-old school dropouts were apprehended by police for a brutal assault on a 20-year-old migrant worker. The attack, which involved sickles, was reportedly filmed by the juveniles to create content for social media.
The incident unfolded on a local train and continued after disembarking, culminating near abandoned railway quarters. The victim, Suraj, who had recently arrived in Chennai, suffered severe injuries but is currently in stable condition at a government hospital.
Investigators identified the suspects by tracing the video they uploaded online, leading to their swift arrest. Three of the juveniles were sent to a government observation home, while a fourth was released to their parents.
