History-sheeter hacked to death by gang in Washermenpet, 4 persons detained
A 20-year-old man with a criminal history was murdered by a gang in Washermenpet, Chennai. Police have detained four suspects and believe the motive was a personal dispute.
Why it matters
The incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding gang violence and public safety in urban areas.
A 20-year-old history-sheeter was hacked to death by a six-member gang near Washermenpet in Chennai late on Sunday. The police have detained four persons and suspect previous enmity as the motive behind the murder.
The deceased was identified as N. Ajay, alias ‘Bali Aadu’ Ajay, of SVM Nagar in Otteri. A part-time delivery agent, Ajay had more than five criminal cases pending against him, according to the Washermenpet police. The police said the gang waylaid Ajay when he was returning home after dropping off a friend in Old Washermenpet on Sunday night. The assailants allegedly attacked him with knives. Although he attempted to flee, the gang gave chase and assaulted him before fleeing the spot.
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