Six juveniles apprehended for attempt to murder in Kasimedu
Six juveniles were apprehended in Kasimedu for the attempted murder of a 28-year-old fisherman following a long-standing personal enmity. Police are still searching for three additional suspects involved in the attack.
Why it matters
The incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding juvenile involvement in violent crime and the effectiveness of local law enforcement interventions.
Six juveniles were apprehended on Sunday in connection with an attempted murder case in Kasimedu, where a 28-year-old fisherman was allegedly attacked with knives over previous enmity.
According to the police, S. Gautham, 28, a resident of Jeevarathinam Nagar in Kasimedu, had previous enmity with one Narveen.
On October 10, when Gautham was walking near Sengalamman Koil Park in Kasimedu, Narveen and some of his friends allegedly waylaid him, hurled abuses at him and attacked him with knives with the intention of killing him before fleeing the scene.
Gautham sustained bleeding injuries and is undergoing treatment at Government Stanley Medical College Hospital. Based on his complaint, the Kasimedu police registered a case under attempted murder and other relevant sections, and launched an investigation.
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