Man stabbed to death in Salem; relatives stage road roko
A 50-year-old man was stabbed to death in Salem following a personal dispute, leading to public protests and the closure of a local bar. Police have arrested the suspect and are investigating the incident.
Why it matters
The incident highlights local concerns regarding public safety and the regulation of establishments selling alcohol.
A 50-year-old construction worker was allegedly stabbed to death during a quarrel at Vellalapatti near Karuppur on Sunday morning.
According to police, the quarrel broke out between L. Anwar Basha (50), a resident of Vellalapatti near Karuppur, and acquaintance C. Ezhumalai (50), a resident of Pudhu Colony. During the quarrel, Ezhumalai allegedly stabbed Anwar with a knife, killing him on the spot.
Following the incident, relatives of the deceased gathered on the spot and staged a road roko. They claimed that Anwar and Ezhumalai used to be friends but fell out after a quarrel at a private bar in the area two months ago.
They alleged that the bar sold liquor round the clock, and many accidents occurred in the locality. They demanded that the bar be shut.
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