Man stabbed to death in Madurai over previous enmity
A 32-year-old man named Shyam Sundarrajan was stabbed to death in Sholavandan, Tamil Nadu. Police suspect the murder was motivated by a previous enmity related to an illicit relationship.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding violent crime and personal disputes in regional Tamil Nadu.
A 32-year-old man, Shyam Sundarrajan of Sholavandan, was stabbed to death within the limits of Sholavandan police station on Monday (October 5, 2026) night. The police suspect that a previous enmity among his relatives over an illicit relationship may have led to the murder.
While Sundarrajan was riding a bike on the Sholavandan-Vadipatti Road, he was waylaid and brutally attacked by a few unidentified persons at around 9 p.m. He died on the spot after sustaining multiple stab injuries.
The police are on the lookout for the suspects who are believed to be from the same locality.
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