Tamil Nadu witnessed a disturbing spate of murders on 8 November 2026, the day Deepavali was celebrated, with nine people killed in separate incidents across the state. The victims included two 17-year-old boys, three history-sheeters, a police Special Sub-Inspector, an 18-year-old youth and a 24-year-old woman, as reported in ABP Tamil.
The murders were reported from Tiruchirappalli, Cuddalore, Sivaganga, Theni, Tiruvallur and Chennai, with incidents involving suspected revenge killings, disputes between friends under the influence of alcohol and assaults arising from personal enmity.
Three Murders Reported in Tiruchirappalli
Tiruchirappalli district alone reported three murders on Deepavali.
In the first incident, two relatives, Rahul (17) and Vishal, were hacked to death by an unidentified gang near the Pullambadi canal bank close to the Samayapuram toll plaza.
Rahul, a resident of Inam Samayapuram, had lost his parents and was staying with relatives while working as a daily wage labourer. Vishal was also employed as a daily wage worker.
On the night of 8 November 2026, the two were walking along the canal bank when a gang arrived and attacked them with deadly weapons. Vishal died on the spot, while Rahul succumbed to his injuries on the way to the hospital.
Police are investigating whether the murders were motivated by previous enmity or revenge. Three special teams have been formed to trace and arrest the perpetrators.
In another incident, a man identified as Christopher, who worked at an information technology company, was murdered in Purathakudi on the outskirts of Tiruchirappalli. Further details regarding the motive behind the murder have not yet emerged.
History-Sheeter Murdered Following Drunken Altercation in Cuddalore
In Cuddalore district, a dispute between friends who were consuming alcohol at Periya Kattupalayam escalated into murder.
History-sheeter Prithiviraj was allegedly murdered by history-sheeter Arularasu and his younger brother Anbarasan following an argument.
After the murder, police tracked down Arularasu, who was reportedly hiding, and shot him before apprehending him.
Two History-Sheeters Hacked to Death in Sivaganga
Two separate murders were reported from Sivaganga district on Deepavali.
In Manamadurai, history-sheeter Vignesh, who had recently been released on bail in a murder case, was hacked to death by unidentified assailants.
His friend Muniyandi, who was accompanying him, also sustained severe injuries in the attack and was admitted to hospital in critical condition.
In another incident near Kallal, a history-sheeter identified as Naveen was murdered. Police have launched investigations into both incidents.
Police Special Sub-Inspector Beaten to Death in Theni
In another shocking incident, Police Special Sub-Inspector Senthilkumar was allegedly beaten to death near Samatharmapuram in Theni district.
According to reports, a group of youths allegedly under the influence of alcohol had blocked a public road to burst firecrackers. They were also attempting to record the activity and upload videos on social media.
When the road obstruction disrupted traffic, Senthilkumar intervened and questioned the youths. An argument reportedly broke out, following which the group allegedly attacked him.
Senthilkumar sustained serious injuries and subsequently died. Police have arrested four people in connection with the murder.
24-year-old Woman Stabbed to Death in Tiruvallur
In Tiruvallur district, a 24-year-old woman identified as Meghala, who hailed from Andhra Pradesh, was stabbed to death near Sendranpalayam.
A man identified as Prasad is suspected to have committed the murder. Pennalurpet police arrested him and are conducting further investigations.
18-year-old Killed in Chennai’s Vyasarpadi
Another murder was reported from Vyasarpadi in Chennai, where an 18-year-old youth identified as Dhanush was killed in an attack allegedly motivated by previous enmity.
A gang of five, including a man named Surya and his father, reportedly launched an attack on Silambarasan, whom they had allegedly intended to murder.
During the attack on the night of November 8, Silambarasan managed to escape. However, his younger brother Dhanush was caught in the assault and died at the scene.
With these incidents, Tamil Nadu recorded nine murders on 8 November 2026, the day Deepavali was celebrated. The victims included two 17-year-old boys, an 18-year-old youth, a 24-year-old woman, a police Special Sub-Inspector and three history-sheeters.
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