In what comes across as a shocking incident, a shining example of Dravidian model law & order, a violent attack inside a government bus in Ariyalur district has gone viral, raising serious concerns about passenger safety. A man armed with a sword entered a bus in Pattapagalle and launched a brutal assault on a young man named Sivakumar from Iravangudi village, Jayankondam.
According to reports, Sivakumar was on his way home on a two-wheeler when a group of nearly 300 men reportedly blocked his vehicle near a bus stand. A confrontation ensued, during which six youths verbally abused and threatened him. When Sivakumar attempted to record the altercation on video for his safety, the situation escalated.
The attackers reportedly followed Sivakumar onto a government bus, where they assaulted him with a sword in broad daylight, in full public view. The disturbing footage of the incident, captured by bystanders and now circulating widely on social media, has triggered public outrage.
Based on Sivakumar’s complaint, police have launched a manhunt for six individuals allegedly involved in the attack, including suspects identified as Karthik, Vinoth, and Kaliya Perumal. Investigations are underway.
Tamil Nadu BJP leader Annamalai shared a video of the incident on his X handle, and he wrote, “Swords swung in broad daylight in a government bus. This is the state of Law and order in Tamil Nadu under the DMK Government. Today, public safety is not a guarantee, but a distant dream. The DMK has successfully dragged TN back by three decades in just 4 years.”
Swords swung in broad daylight in a government bus. This is the state of Law and order in Tamil Nadu under the DMK Government. Today, public safety is not a guarantee, but a distant dream.
The DMK has successfully dragged TN back by three decades in just 4 years. pic.twitter.com/dnTdyWlV2R
— K.Annamalai (@annamalai_k) July 30, 2025
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