Lawyer injured in attack by gang in Kattumannarkovil
A 42-year-old lawyer was severely injured in a machete attack by a gang in Kattumannarkovil, India. Police suspect the incident is related to a previous theft case and have launched an investigation.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding public safety and targeted violence against legal professionals in the region.
A 42-year-old lawyer was seriously injured after a gang attacked him with machetes in Kattumannarkovil in Cuddalore district on Friday (October 9, 2026) morning.
According to the police, the victim, Thanga Vikraman of Kakkan Nagar in Kattumannarkovil, was on his morning walk when a gang waylaid him on Chetty Street. The assailants attacked him indiscriminately, causing injuries to his face, arms, and legs before fleeing the spot.
Passersby rushed Thanga Vikraman to the Kattuamannarkovil General Hospital and alerted the police. He was subsequently shifted to the Cuddalore Government Medical College and Hospital in Chidambaram for further treatment.
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