Diwali revellers kill cop, techie in separate Tamil Nadu incidents
Two separate violent incidents occurred in Tamil Nadu on Diwali night, resulting in the deaths of a police officer and an IT professional. Both victims were killed following disputes related to the bursting of firecrackers.
Why it matters
These incidents highlight localized social tensions and safety concerns during major public festivals in India, prompting government intervention and compensation.
COIMBATORE: Two people were killed in Tamil Nadu on Diwali night following arguments over bursting firecrackers, with a SI beaten to death in Theni district and an IT company employee stabbed in Trichy district.Police said special SI Senthil Kumar, 56, attached to Theni DSP’s office, was returning home in plain clothes after duty when he noticed a group of youths, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, bursting crackers on the road at Samatharmapuram.He warned the youths against obstructing traffic, but they allegedly paid no heed. When Senthil started recording their activities on his phone, they assaulted him. As the SSI collapsed on the road, the youths fled, police said. The cop later died in hospital.Cops arrested six persons on murder and other charges. CM C Joseph Vijay announced a solatium of Rs 40 lakh for the deceased cop’s family.The second murder was reported from Purathakudi village in Trichy.
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