Tamil Nadu Cop Killed
In a chilling incident that has shaken Tamil Nadu, a police officer lost his life while bravely trying to stop a violent domestic fight late Monday night near Udumalpet in Tiruppur district.
Special Sub-Inspector Shanmugavel was on night patrol when a distress call led him to a private estate in Kudimangalam, reportedly owned by a local AIADMK MLA. The call concerned a heated and violent altercation between a man, Murthy, and his two sons, Thangapandian and Manikandan, who were allegedly under the influence of alcohol.
Tamil Nadu Cop Killed
Upon arriving at the scene, SSI Shanmugavel attempted to break up the scuffle and even arranged for medical help for the injured father. But what happened next turned a routine intervention into a horrific crime.
As the officer was speaking to Thangapandian, the younger son, Manikandan who had been hiding nearby suddenly lunged at him with a sickle. In a shocking twist, the father Murthy and elder son Thangapandian joined in the brutal attack, chasing and hacking the officer to death.
Tamil Nadu Cop Killed
Shanmugavel’s driver narrowly escaped and immediately alerted the police.
The three suspects are currently absconding, and a massive manhunt is underway. Five special teams have been formed to track down and arrest Murthy and his sons.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed profound sorrow over the tragic death, offering ₹30 lakh in compensation to the officer’s family and promising a government job to a qualified family member.
Tamil Nadu Cop Killed
As the incident sparks widespread outrage especially with state elections just eight months away political reactions have begun to surface. BJP spokesperson Narayanan Thirupathy condemned the killing, calling it “shocking” and warning that it could not be brushed aside as a “personal enmity.”
“The government must act swiftly to restore law and order,” he added.
Tamil Nadu Cop Killed
Meanwhile, the AIADMK, whose MLA owns the estate where the crime took place has remained silent, further fueling public and political debate in the state.
