23-year-old stabbed to death at Mangadu de-addiction centre, two employees held
A 23-year-old man was stabbed to death by two employees at a private de-addiction center in Mangadu, Chennai. The suspects, who were former patients at the facility, allegedly committed the crime after the victim made derogatory remarks about them.
Why it matters
The incident highlights significant safety and regulatory concerns regarding the management and oversight of private de-addiction centers.
23-year-old stabbed to death at Mangadu de-addiction centre, two employees held left Nishanth Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/tamil-nadu/mofmv8/article71596068.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-10-16%20at%2016.11.23.jpeg Chennai A 23-year-old youth, who was undergoing treatment at a private de-addiction centre in Mangadu, was stabbed to death by two employees on Thursday, after he allegedly made derogatory remarks about them and their families. More than 100 people are undergoing treatment for drug addiction at the Chakkara Nagar centre. The victim, Nishanth, a native of Tiruvottiyur, had been staying there for six months.
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