A complaint has been submitted to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) alleging a brutal attempted murder of an Odisha migrant worker in Tamil Nadu and raising serious concerns over his whereabouts following the incident.
The complaint, dated 31 December 2025, addressed to NHRC Chairperson Priyank Kanoongo, pertains to the alleged assault on Suraj, a 34-year-old migrant worker from Odisha, who was attacked on or around 27 December 2025 in Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu.
According to the complaint, the incident occurred near the old railway quarters close to Tiruttani Railway Station. Suraj was allegedly assaulted by four minors, aged around 17, who were said to be under the influence of ganja. The assailants allegedly filmed the attack themselves and were seen celebrating the violence in the video footage cited in the complaint.
The complainant stated that the youths were initially creating a disturbance by filming Instagram reels near a Chennai–Tiruttani train. When Suraj objected to their actions, he was allegedly forced to a secluded spot near the railway quarters, where the assault took place.
It has been alleged that the attackers used sickles and machetes, inflicting severe injuries on Suraj’s head, face, and left arm. One of the assailants was allegedly seen flashing a “victory sign” while the assault was being recorded.
While initial police information reportedly indicated that Suraj was admitted to the Government Hospital in Tiruvallur for treatment, the complaint alleges that there has since been a complete loss of contact with him. The complainant has expressed apprehension that the victim may have been moved to an undisclosed location, placed under illegal confinement, or may have succumbed to his injuries, with facts allegedly being suppressed.
The complaint cites multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including attempt to murder, voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons, wrongful confinement, unlawful assembly, rioting, criminal intimidation, and common intention.
Seeking urgent intervention, the complainant has requested the NHRC to direct authorities to provide immediate proof of life or verifiable confirmation of Suraj’s medical condition. The plea also seeks the constitution of an independent inquiry, including the possibility of a CBI probe, and the transfer of the investigation to a central agency if local bias is established. Protection and compensation for the victim and his family have also been sought.
This getting nasty, odisha govt is asking for proof of life for Suraaj.
National Human Rights have been involved.@saravofcl any comments or defence for missing Victim. pic.twitter.com/OKVxgWJEJm
— Indu Makkal Katchi (off) (@Indumakalktchi) December 31, 2025
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