Gang consuming liquor near VAO office assaults policeman in Sivaganga district
A police officer was hospitalized after being assaulted by a group of individuals consuming liquor in a public space in Sivaganga district. This incident follows a similar recent attack on a police inspector, highlighting growing concerns regarding public safety and law enforcement challenges.
Why it matters
The recurring violence against law enforcement personnel raises concerns about the rule of law and the safety of officers on duty.
Gang consuming liquor near VAO office assaults policeman in Sivaganga district left Injured policeman Karthikeyan at Government Sivaganga Medical College Hospital on Thursday Special Arrangement Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/njw1hm/article71589249.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/10217_15_10_2026_20_47_11_1_IMG_20261015_WA0383.JPG HANDOUT_E_MAIL RAMANATHAPURAM: TAMIL NADU: 15 October 2026: Injured policeman Karthikeyan at Sivaganga Government Medical College Hospital. Photo: handout_e_mail (with report) / The Hindu SIVAGANGA A policeman was assaulted by a gang of 10 persons who were consuming liquor near the office of the Village Administration Officer in Sivaganga district on Wednesday night. Police said that Karthikeyan, 38, of Tirupachethi was working as a policeman in Manamadurai police station. He was on night rounds along with another policeman.
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