From The New Indian Express
Center Owned by Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.Cop killed for questioning youth bursting crackers on road in Theni, six held so far
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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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THENI: A Special Sub-Inspector of Police attached to the Theni DSP office died after after a youth allegedly struck him with an elbow by while confronting a group bursting crackers on a public road at Samatharmapuram around 10.30 P.M on Sunday. Senthil Kumar (56), the deceased was returning home…
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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…
