As Tamil Nadu enters an election year, it is imperative for citizens to recognise the social decay inflicted under the so-called ‘Dravidian Model’. Public concern over law and order under the DMK government is growing. Violence has become frequent, drugs like ganja are easily available, even near schools, and TASMAC outlets have multiplied across the state.
Since the DMK came to power in 2021, access to liquor and narcotic drugs has increased sharply. Enforcement has weakened, and the consequences are visible on the streets: intoxicated youths attacking innocent people and brutal crimes taking place in broad daylight. The criminals have no fear of consequences.
Recent incidents in Tiruvallur, including a double murder and attacks by ganja-addicted youths, show that these are no longer isolated cases but part of a wider breakdown. In this report, we examine how unchecked alcohol and drug availability has directly contributed to the worsening law-and-order situation in Tamil Nadu.
#1 Double Murder Over Road Rage Shocks Tiruvallur – January 2026
Tiruvallur witnessed a shocking double murder after two youths after two youths were beaten to death with stones following a road rage altercation in Manavalanagar. The victims were Parthiban (32), a private bank employee from Ondikuppam, and Sukumar (31). After returning from Andhra Pradesh post-Pongal celebrations, Parthiban and his friends questioned two bikers for rash driving near the Poonamallee–Tiruvallur Highway around 7 pm. The argument escalated later that night when the bikers returned with associates and attacked them. Parthiban died on the spot, while Sukumar succumbed to injuries at hospital. Police said intoxication, ganja or alcohol, would be confirmed after medical reports.
#2 Ganja-Fuelled Rampage at Irular Colony in Tiruvallur Leaves Man Critically Injured – January 2026
In a separate incident, a gang of six youths allegedly under the influence of ganja vandalised houses, street taps, and streetlights at an Irular colony in Thazhavedu near Tiruttani. They reportedly abused women residents using obscene language and attacked a 50-year-old man, Ramasamy, with an iron rod when he questioned them. Ramasamy was initially admitted to the Tiruttani Government Hospital and later referred to the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai for advanced treatment. Two special teams have been formed to trace the absconding attackers.
#3 Intoxicated Youth Attack Man With Machete In Velachery, Chennai – January 2026
A young man was brutally attacked with a machete on AL Mudaliar Street in Nehru Nagar, Velachery, triggering panic among residents on Monday night. According to eyewitnesses, the victim was walking along the street when two men suddenly assaulted him. After sustaining initial blows, he fell to the ground and attempted to protect himself, but the attackers continued to strike him repeatedly. Local residents intervened by throwing stones and footwear at the assailants, forcing them to flee. The injured man, identified as Parthiban, was rescued by police and rushed to a hospital. Police suspect the attackers were intoxicated and have launched an investigation.
#4 Class 10 Student Dies After Ganja-Fuelled Machete Attack – Tirunelveli – January 2026
A Class 10 student who was brutally attacked with a machete in Tirunelveli district on 5 January 2026 succumbed to his injuries on 8 January, police said. The victim, Lakshmanan, was attacked in Panangudi by a youth allegedly under the influence of ganja. He was initially admitted to a local hospital and later shifted to the Asaripallam Government Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment. Despite sustained medical care, he died. Police arrested the accused, Sabarirajan, on the day of the attack and have now altered the case to murder. It was reported that the accused was a habitual substance user with a prior machete attack case.
#5 Intoxicated Gang Attacks Odisha Migrant Workers in Sivaganga – December 2025
Two migrant labourers from Odisha were brutally attacked by an unidentified gang allegedly under the influence of alcohol near Thirupuvanam in Sivaganga district on the night of 30 December 2025. The victims, Moni Sharan and Sushanth from Cuttack, were employed at a private company in the area. Police said the workers had gone to the Vaigai riverbank near Mannalur when an intoxicated gang arrived and assaulted them with weapons. Both sustained serious injuries and were first taken to a government hospital before being referred to Madurai Government Rajaji Hospital.
#6 Migrant Worker Attacked Gruesomely By Ganja-Addicted School Dropouts In Tiruttani – December 2025
Tiruttani Town police on Sunday, 28 December 2025, detained four 17-year-old boys for attacking a 20-year-old youth from Odisha, identified as K Suraj, with sickles near the Old Railway Quarters. Police said the assault stemmed from a drunken argument on a Chennai–Tiruttani EMU local and was filmed by one juvenile to post as an Instagram reel. The minors allegedly carried sickles in their bags to record such videos. After following Suraj off the train at Tiruttani, they took him to an abandoned area, where three attacked him while the fourth recorded the act. Suraj, who suffered serious injuries, is reportedly stable. The juveniles were sent to an Observation Home while one was allowed to go on bail.
#7 Man Assaulted By Allegedly Intoxicated Youth In Tiruttani Station – December 2025
A man was seriously injured after being assaulted by a four-member gang at Tiruttani railway station, raising renewed concerns over passenger safety. The victim, Jamaal, a silk saree trader from Nehru Nagar, Tiruttani, was attacked on the station premises and suffered severe head injuries. Bystanders intervened and alerted police, who rushed him to the Tiruttani Government Hospital, where his condition remained serious. Police registered a case and were probing whether the attackers were under intoxication.
#8 Drunken Men Rape Student, Assault Her Friend With Sickle – Coimbatore – November 2025
Three men, intoxicated at the time of the crime, have been arrested for the kidnapping and rape of a college student in Coimbatore. The assailants attacked the woman and her male friend near the airport, smashing their car window and assaulting the friend with a sickle. Police confirmed the perpetrators were drunk during the assault. The accused, two of whom are brothers, have prior criminal records. They were shot in the leg during arrest and hospitalized.
#9 Drunken Brawl Leads To Murder In Coimbatore – November 2025
A 42-year-old man was arrested for murdering another man during a drunken brawl in Coimbatore. Police said the accused, R. Saravanan of Dindigul district, was residing in Kavundampalayam and working as a security guard. The victim, O. Ragavan (36), was found dead at a brick kiln near Chinna Thadagam on November 3. Investigation revealed that the two met at a TASMAC outlet on November 2 and consumed alcohol together. While intoxicated, a dispute arose when Ragavan allegedly refused to share liquor, prompting Saravanan to assault him with a bottle and a brick, killing him on the spot. Saravanan was arrested and remanded in judicial custody.
#10 Gang Of Ganja-Addicted Men Attack Visitors At Villupuram’s Veedur Dam – October 2025
A gang of alleged ganja addicts triggered panic at Veedur Dam on 14 October 2025 after launching a violent attack on visitors. Police said three men, reportedly under the influence of ganja, arrived at the popular tourist spot and began arguing with the public before turning violent. Four visitors were stabbed during the assault, while the canteen owner who attempted to intervene was also attacked. The gang allegedly robbed the victims before fleeing. All five injured were admitted to intensive care.
#11 Intoxicated Duo Hack Policeman To Death in Tiruppur – August 2025
A Special Sub-Inspector of Tamil Nadu Police was brutally hacked to death by a father-son duo allegedly under the influence of alcohol at a private estate in Tiruppur district on the night of 5 August 2025. The deceased, Shanmughavel of Kudimangalam Police Station, had gone to the estate owned by an All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MLA to inquire into a dispute. Police said the intoxicated duo attacked him with sickles during questioning, killing him on the spot before fleeing. A manhunt was launched, with investigators citing intoxication and fear of legal action as possible triggers.
#12 Intoxicated Youths Abduct And Brutally Assault Tiruppur Schoolboy – July 2025
A 15-year-old schoolboy was abducted and brutally assaulted by a group of intoxicated youths in Tiruppur district, leaving him critically injured. The victim, Sabari, a Class 9 student, went missing from school on 11 July 2025 and was later found severely beaten. Police said four youths offered him a lift, consumed alcohol from an illegal outlet, and assaulted him when he refused to drink. He was allegedly forced to inhale chemicals and later attacked with an iron rod in an abandoned building. Sabari was rescued and hospitalised.
#13 Ganja-Intoxicated Men Chase School Students With Sickle In Tiruppur – July 2025
A disturbing incident was reported from Tiruppur district, where individuals allegedly under the influence of ganja were seen chasing school students with a sickle, triggering panic. The incident occurred on the road connecting Kunnathur and Perumanallur, near Avinashi. A video circulating on social media shows men wielding weapons and threatening government school students in public. The footage has raised serious concerns over student safety and the growing visibility of narcotics-driven street violence.
#14 Drunken Gang Rapes 80-Year-Old Woman Near Panruti – June 2025
An 80-year-old woman was brutally raped by a group of intoxicated men near Panruti in Cuddalore district, triggering shock and fear in the locality. The victim, Kausalya of Thirasu village, was walking along Pulavanur Road when four men, allegedly drunk, dragged her into nearby bushes. Police said the attackers stuffed soil into her mouth to silence her, sexually assaulted her, and robbed her jewellery before fleeing. Locals rescued the elderly woman after hearing her screams and admitted her to Cuddalore Government Medical College Hospital, where she remains critical.
#15 Intoxicated Teen Rapes And Murders Elderly Woman In Ranipet – June 2025
A 19-year-old youth allegedly raped and murdered an 80-year-old woman in a village under Arcot earlier this month, shocking the region. Police said the accused, S. Nandakumar of Kathiyavadi village, entered the victim’s house in an intoxicated state around 5.30 pm on 3 June 2025. The elderly woman lived with her family on the premises of her brick kiln. A case was registered under rape and murder provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Investigators traced the suspect using CCTV footage and local verification before arresting him near a hillock on 4 June.
#16 Drunk Man Held For Attempted Assault on Woman Constable – Chennai – February 2025
A man was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 15 February 2025 for allegedly attempting to sexually assault a woman police constable at Palavanthangal Railway Station. Police said the incident occurred when the constable alighted from a train and was walking towards the station exit. The accused, identified as Sathya Balu, was allegedly intoxicated and tried to overpower her in a secluded area. The constable raised an alarm, prompting nearby passengers to intervene. The accused attempted to flee but was caught by the public and handed over to railway police.
#17 Intoxicated SSI Suspended For Assaulting Woman Cop – Virudhunagar – December 2024
A Special Sub-Inspector was suspended in Virudhunagar district after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman police officer at Rajapalayam South Police Station on 26 December 2024. The accused, Mohanraj (52), reportedly reported for duty in an intoxicated state and was asked to rest. Police said he later made inappropriate advances and assaulted a female colleague, who raised an alarm and was rescued by others. CCTV footage reportedly captured the incident. Medical tests confirmed alcohol intoxication.
#18 Drunken Youths Harass Family At Cuddalore Beach – December 2024
Three men were arrested for sexually harassing women and assaulting a family at Periya Kuppam beach. Police said the incident occurred when a family from Kurinjipadi visited the beach for swimming. A group of youths, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, made lewd remarks at women in the sea and attacked family members who intervened. The women were also assaulted while trying to stop the violence. Following a complaint at Puduchattaram police station, a case was registered against four suspects. Three of them were arrested.
#19 Drunk Extortionist Kills Fruit Vendor in Tiruvottiyur – November 2024
A woman fruit vendor was brutally murdered in Tiruvottiyur on 12 November 2024 after she refused to pay extortion money, police said. The accused, identified as V. Sekar (30), was allegedly intoxicated when he confronted Gowri (45) at her shop on Sannathi Street and demanded “mamool.” When she refused, he stabbed her in the neck. Her husband Mari, who tried to intervene, suffered serious stab injuries. Bystanders apprehended the attacker and alerted police. Gowri was rushed to Government Stanley Hospital, where she was declared dead.
#20 Alcohol-Fuelled VCK Cadres Attack BJP Member/Family In Cuddalore – October 2024
A BJP functionary from Karaikal was allegedly assaulted by cadres of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) under heavy alcohol intoxication at Bhuvanagiri in Cuddalore district. The victim, Vijay Kumar, a district secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party, was returning with his family after medical treatment for his paralytic daughter in Andhra Pradesh.
#21 Drunken Brawl Ends in Brutal Murder Near Otteri – August 2024
A 30-year-old daily wage labourer was hacked to death in a drunken brawl near Otteri, police said. The victim, S. Syed Siraj, was allegedly murdered by two friends, Mohammad Khaleel (29) and Imran (30), after an argument escalated during a drinking session. Police said the trio had prior differences following a dispute at a movie theatre. The accused took Syed to a dilapidated building, where, while intoxicated, they attacked him with a knife, killing him brutally. The body was left at the spot, and the accused surrendered at Otteri police station the next day. They were arrested and remanded in judicial custody.
#22 Drunken Gang, Ex-SSI Assault Motorist in Chennai – May 2024
A group of men, allegedly heavily intoxicated, including a retired Special Sub Inspector, assaulted a motorist in broad daylight in Chennai, triggering public outrage. The incident occurred at the Pattinapakkam loop road when Manivannan, a hotel owner from Georgetown, questioned a sudden car stop that nearly caused a collision. Police said five men in the vehicle, reportedly drunk, attacked him, tore his shirt, and issued death threats. One assailant claimed to be a retired police officer.
#23 Ganja And Alcohol-Fuelled Attack Kills Youth in Krishnagiri – April 2024
A man was killed and another seriously injured in a ganja- and alcohol-fuelled attack at Thinnakazhani village near Krishnagiri. Police said Chinnathambi questioned a group of youths consuming ganja and liquor near his house, citing safety concerns. An argument followed, during which he and his son Vetri were attacked. Around 1 AM, the intoxicated group allegedly returned armed with weapons. Vetri’s friend Karthik, who intervened, was fatally assaulted on the spot. Karthik’s father Devaraj also suffered severe head injuries while trying to save him. Police recovered the body for postmortem.
#24 Ganja-Intoxicated Youths Run Riot in Madurai – April 2024
Footage has surfaced showing ganja-intoxicated youths assaulting a man and vandalising shops in Madurai during the Chithirai festival. The victim, Khan Mohammad of Othakadai, was attacked while riding home from work after confronting the group. Police said the youths pelted stones and beat him before fleeing as residents gathered. He was rescued and admitted to a government hospital. The gang also damaged an ice-cream shop, a fancy store, and a tea stall, causing losses. A case was registered at Othakadai Police Station.
#25 Drunken Youth Assaults Bus Conductor, Sparks Protest in Virudhachalam – April 2024
An intoxicated youth assaulted a government bus conductor in the Virudhachalam region on 25 April 2024, triggering protests by transport workers. The incident occurred on the Virudhachalam–Cuddalore route when the inebriated youth disrupted traffic on the Chidambaram link road. When bus staff intervened, the youth attacked the conductor, Arulraj. Passengers restrained the attacker and handed him over to Virudhachalam police, but he was allegedly released later. Angered by the police response, government bus employees staged a protest, disrupting traffic for an hour. After talks with the District Collector and police, assurances were given, and the protest was withdrawn.
#26 Drunk Youths Attack Government Bus Driver Near Kumbakonam – April 2024
A government bus driver was seriously injured after being assaulted by a group of intoxicated youths near Kumbakonam on 20 April 2024. Police said the incident occurred near the Old Palakkarai Bridge when six youths, allegedly drunk and riding a two-wheeler, blocked the road and collided with the bus. When driver Ramesh asked them to clear the obstruction, the youths boarded the bus, attacked him, and forcibly pushed him out, causing injuries. Journalists who recorded the assault were also abused. Public and police intervened, leading to arrests. The injured driver later reported the theft of gold jewellery and a watch.
#27 Ganja-Intoxicated Men Attack Policemen In OMR – April 2024
Three men allegedly under the influence of ganja created panic in Kannagi Nagar on 21 April 2024, forcing police intervention. When head constables Pushparaj and Silambarasan arrived, Rahul, identified as a ganja dealer, bit Pushparaj’s hand while resisting arrest. Another intoxicated man, Prem, brandished a knife and threatened the officers, while Santhosh Kumar hurled stones at them. Amid the chaos, the main supplier Umapathi escaped. Locals intervened and rescued the injured policemen, who were given medical treatment. A video of the ganja-fuelled attack went viral. Kannagi Nagar police later arrested Rahul, Prem, and Santhosh Kumar and remanded them to custody.
#28 Ganja-Intoxicated Man Vandalises Mannargudi Government Hospital – April 2024
Chaos broke out at Mannargudi Government Hospital when a man allegedly under the influence of ganja went on a violent rampage inside the premises. The accused, Vadivelu, a resident of Mannargudi, reportedly stormed into the hospital and attempted to assault doctors and nurses while vandalising chairs and other hospital property. The incident disrupted medical services at the busy hospital, which caters to patients from surrounding areas. A bystander recorded the ganja-fuelled outburst, and the video later circulated on social media. Mannargudi police launched an investigation, noting the accused’s prior criminal history.
#29 Drunk Gang Assaults And Humiliates Dalit Youths in Tirunelveli – November 2023
In Tirunelveli district, six men were arrested for allegedly assaulting and publicly humiliating two Scheduled Caste youths by urinating on them, while under the influence of alcohol and ganja. Police said the victims, Manojkumar and Mariyappan, were returning home after bathing in the Thamirabarani River when the gang confronted them, demanded their caste identity, and attacked them after learning they were Dalits. The assailants allegedly stripped, assaulted, robbed them of valuables, and extorted ₹5,000. The victims escaped after spotting police patrols and were admitted to Tirunelveli Medical College Hospital. Police booked the accused under IPC sections and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
#30 Drunk Biker Attacks Woman Cop in Chennai Road Rage – November 2023
A drunken biker was arrested after assaulting a woman police head constable during a road rage incident on Paper Mills Road in Sembium. Police said the accused, A. Satish Kumar (27) of Perambur, got into an altercation after his bike was hit at a junction in Jawahar Nagar. When police personnel intervened to stop him from attacking another rider, the intoxicated man allegedly manhandled head constable Krishnaveni and smashed the mobile phones of two armed reserve constables. He was taken to Peravallur police station, where inquiries confirmed alcohol intoxication and past misconduct. A case was registered under IPC and Tamil Nadu Prevention of Women Harassment Act, and he was remanded to Puzhal prison.
#31 Drunk Guest Workers Assault Policemen In Ambattur – October 2023
Two police constables were injured after being assaulted by a group of intoxicated guest workers in Ambattur at night. Police said the workers, who had been drinking during Ayudha Pooja celebrations at a private firm, clashed with each other and hurled stones and used pen knives. When head constable Raghupathy attempted to intervene, he was pushed down and attacked. Constable Raj Kumar was also beaten when he tried to help. The injured policemen escaped and returned with reinforcements. Five persons were detained, and a case was registered for assaulting public servants and disturbing public peace.
#32 Intoxicated Cops Sexually Assault Minor – Trichy – October 2023
Four Trichy policemen were arrested for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old at Mukkombu tourist spot. The intoxicated officers, in plain clothes, accused the girl and her friend before assaulting the male companion. They then forced the minor into a car for a purported drug check, assaulting her for an hour in the moving vehicle. The victim was threatened with arrest if she spoke out. Charged under POCSO, the accused are suspended. The case has sparked public outrage over law enforcement corruption, with the District SP vowing strict action.
#33 Drunken Rage Leads To Quadruple Murder In Tiruppur – September 2023
Four members of a family were brutally hacked to death in Kallakinaru near Palladam, sending shockwaves across the State. Police said the murders were triggered after the victims objected to a group of men consuming alcohol in their backyard. The incident occurred when Senthilkumar confronted Venkatesan and his associates for drinking on the premises and chased them away. Enraged and allegedly intoxicated, the attackers returned armed with sickles and launched a deadly assault. Senthilkumar, Mohanraj, Pushpavathy, and Rathinambal were killed on the spot.
#34 Drunk College Students Crash Car into Multiplex Wall in Chennai – May 2023
Two college students were arrested for drunk driving after their car rammed into the compound wall of a multiplex in Kilpauk early Sunday morning. Police said the accident occurred around 3.30 am when the students, allegedly intoxicated after a party on East Coast Road, lost control of the vehicle while travelling on Poonamallee High Road. The occupants were identified as Mohammed Ali (18) from Mumbai and Arnav Chauhan (19) from Shimla, both first-year students of a private university in Kanathur. Though no bystanders were injured, police confirmed both youths were drunk at the time. Anna Square Traffic Investigation Wing booked them for drunk driving and placed them under arrest.
#35 Drug-Intoxicated Brothers Kill Shop Assistant In Vizhuppuram – March 2023
Two brothers allegedly under the influence of drugs went on a violent rampage in Vizhuppuram, killing a shop assistant and injuring three others on Wednesday. The accused, G. Rajasekar (33) and G. Vallarasu (24), attacked Sankar, a private marriage hall manager near the Old Bus Stand, before assaulting others who questioned their behaviour. During the spree, they fatally stabbed A. Ibrahim (45), a grocery shop assistant, who later died in hospital. Police said the duo created disturbances for nearly two hours, attacking anyone who criticised them. They were arrested by Vizhuppuram West police.
#36 Allegedly Intoxicated Man Attacks Anna University Professor In Trichy – March 2023
A 54-year-old professor of Anna University was brutally attacked and dragged on the road in Tiruchirapalli after she refused to lend money to a man, police said. The incident, captured on video and widely shared on social media, shows the victim, Seethalakshmi, being dragged while unconscious. The accused, Senthil Kumar (32) from Thirukattupalli, allegedly struck her with a wooden plank and robbed her phone and vehicle keys before fleeing. Police are probing whether the attacker was intoxicated at the time. He was later arrested following a chase and is undergoing treatment at Trichy Government Medical College Hospital after fracturing his leg.
#37 Drunken Brawl Turns Fatal in Pallavaram – July 2022
A drunken brawl ended in death after a 44-year-old man assaulted his friend and later surrendered to police in Pallavaram. The victim, M. Chinnadurai (29), a painter, was drinking liquor with his friend G. Raja (44) near a hardware shop on Bajanai Koil Street on Saturday night. Police said the intoxicated duo began arguing, which escalated into a physical fight. In a fit of drunken rage, Raja allegedly picked up a stone and smashed it on Chinnadurai’s face, killing him. Raja reportedly slept beside the body and, on waking up and realising the death, surrendered at Pallavaram police station. Chinnadurai’s body was sent for post-mortem, and Raja was remanded in judicial custody.
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