Madurai district was shaken by a brutal murder after a former AIADMK panchayat vice president was allegedly beheaded by a gang following a confrontation near his tea stall.
The victim, Dhanasekar Pandian alias Senthil Kumar (33), son of Sakthi, was a resident of Samanatham near Thirupparankundram, close to a government higher secondary school in the area. He ran a tea stall on Nedungulam Road and had previously served as the vice president of the local panchayat representing the AIADMK. He is survived by his wife and two children.
According to reports, Senthil Kumar opened his tea stall as usual at around 6 AM on the day of the incident. At that time, more than three unidentified men were sitting in front of the shop consuming alcohol. The group was also reportedly involved in arguments with passersby in the area.
When Senthil Kumar questioned them and warned them not to sit and drink in front of his shop, a confrontation ensued. Police said the gang then attacked him with deadly weapons, fatally assaulting him and beheading him on the spot.
After committing the murder, the assailants fled the scene.
On receiving information, police rushed to the location and recovered Senthil Kumar’s body, which was lying in a pool of blood. The body was sent to a government hospital for post-mortem examination.
A case has been registered, and police have launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the suspects. Further inquiries are underway to determine the exact motive and sequence of events leading to the killing.
The incident has triggered shock in the region, with several political parties condemning the murder and raising concerns over law and order in the state.
Source: OneIndia Tamil
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