A shocking incident in Tiruppur has left residents in disbelief after drug peddling youth brutally attacked a father and son following a police complaint. The attack was reportedly triggered when the victims alerted authorities about an attempted break-in at a rice shop.
On 23 March 2025, the Tiruppur city police arrested five individuals—Balaji, Akash, Aadhi, Stephen Raj, and Lalith Kumar—all residents of Anna Nagar in Veerapandi. The gang had allegedly targeted M. Aravindan and his father, Murugesan, after the duo intervened in their criminal activities.
According to police reports, around 1 a.m. on 23 March, Balaji, Akash, and their associates attempted to break the lock of a local rice shop. Aravindan and Murugesan, who witnessed the act, confronted them, leading to a heated argument. Later, Aravindan reported the incident to the Veerapandi police, allegedly mentioning the gang’s involvement in drug-related activities in the area.
Enraged by the complaint, the gang retaliated in the evening, attacking the father and son. During the assault, Akash reportedly stabbed both victims with a knife. They were rushed to Tiruppur Government Medical College Hospital for treatment. Following the incident, Veerapandi police swiftly arrested all five suspects later that night. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of their criminal activities.
(With Inputs From TNIE)
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