Policeman beaten to death in Theni over Deepavali celebration dispute

Published 10 Nov 2026, 00:58 IST

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In Theni, Special Police Sub‑Inspector Senthilkumar was killed on the night of November 8 while questioning a gang filming reels of firecracker bursting. A scuffle broke out, and a member allegedly struck the officer with a rod, after which he collapsed. Three suspects were subsequently held. The incident arose from a dispute over Deepavali celebrations.

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Special Police Sub-Inspector Senthilkumar was killed while questioning a gang who were filming reels about bursting firecrackers on the road on November 8 night.

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The South First Center-Left The South First 09 Nov 2026, 08:56 IST

Tamil Nadu SSI dies after being assaulted for questioning bursting firecrackers on a public road

He was admitted to a hospital for treatment but died despite medical intervention. The post Tamil Nadu SSI dies after being assaulted for questioning bursting firecrackers on a public road appeared first on The South First | News, Politics, Sports, Entertainment & Live Updates .

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India Today Center-Right Living Media India 09 Nov 2026, 11:36 IST

Special sub-inspector dies after clash with youths over firecrackers in Tamil Nadu

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Mathrubhumi English Center-Left Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. 09 Nov 2026, 12:08 IST

Theni police officer beaten to death during Diwali celebrations; four arrested

A Special Sub-Inspector was allegedly beaten to death by a group of youths during Diwali celebrations in Theni district. Four people have been arrested.

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The Shillong Times Center The Shillong Times 09 Nov 2026, 14:10 IST

Police officer beaten to death in Theni during Diwali celebrations; four arrested

Chennai, Nov 9: In a shocking incident that has raised serious concerns over law and order in Tamil Nadu, a police Special Sub-Inspector (SSI) was allegedly beaten to death by a group of intoxicated youths during Diwali celebrations at Samadharmapuram in Theni district. The incident occurred late on…

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. Current article 10 Nov 2026, 00:58 IST

Policeman beaten to death in Theni over Deepavali celebration dispute

Special Police Sub-Inspector Senthilkumar was killed while questioning a gang who were filming reels about bursting firecrackers on the road on November 8 night.

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 10 Nov 2026, 06:34 IST

Cop killed for questioning youth bursting crackers on road in Theni, six held so far

THENI: A 57-year-old Special Sub-Inspector (SSI) died after being allegedly assaulted by a group of youngsters for questioning them for bursting firecrackers in the middle of a public road and blocking traffic at Samatharmapuram in Theni on Sunday night. CM C Joseph Vijay on Monday announced a…

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