An attack by a gang of alleged ganja addicts on visitors at the popular Veedur Dam in Villupuram district created widespread panic on 14 October 2025.
According to reports, the incident occurred at the well-known tourist destination, which attracts visitors from various parts of Tamil Nadu, especially during weekends and holidays. The location is also frequented by college students and couples seeking privacy. Locals said the area has recently witnessed several instances of harassment, where visitors, particularly couples were intimidated and chased away by miscreants.
On the day of the incident, a group of three men allegedly under the influence of ganja arrived at the dam and began arguing with people present in the area. Eyewitnesses and residents claimed that the gang, believed to have been operating from a nearby cannabis haunt, became violent and attacked the public.
Four people were reportedly stabbed during the assault, and the gang is said to have robbed the victims of their cash and belongings. The canteen owner at the site, who tried to intervene when a student was targeted, was also brutally attacked. All five injured individuals have been admitted to intensive care units for treatment.
The Vikravandi police have launched a manhunt and formed two special teams to trace and apprehend the three accused men. Local residents expressed shock and outrage over the violence, demanding stricter surveillance and better policing at the tourist spot to ensure public safety.
(Source: Thanthi TV)
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