In a shocking incident that has sent ripples across the state, a leader of the Hindu Munnani organization was brutally hacked to death by three unidentified individuals near his residence in Tiruppur during the early hours of Tuesday, 24 June 2025.
The victim, Balamurugan, aged 35, was the president of the Tiruppur North Lawyers’ Union affiliated with the Hindu Munnani. He also worked as an accountant in the same locality. He resided on Kamaraj Street in Kumaranandapuram, Tiruppur.
According to police sources, the attack took place around 4 am. A gang of three assailants reportedly ambushed Balamurugan near his house and launched a violent assault using sharp weapons including knives and sickles. He succumbed to multiple injuries on the spot.
Upon receiving the information, Tiruppur City Police arrived at the scene and began preliminary investigations. Authorities have begun reviewing CCTV footage from nearby areas to identify the attackers.
In response to the gravity of the crime, three special investigation teams have been formed to track down the culprits. The motive behind the murder is yet to be established.
(With inputs from One India Tamil)
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