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

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

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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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  • left · 2 outlets

    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.

    — The Hindu

  • center · 2 outlets

    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…

    — The Shillong Times

RSS excerpt

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.

Coverage arrived over 21 hours — first from The South First, latest from The New Indian Express.

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Center 2 (33%)
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  3. Mathrubhumi English Center-Left Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. Current article

    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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  5. The Shillong Times Center The Shillong Times

    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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  8. The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

    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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