Published Nov 09, 2026 | 8:56 AM ⚊ Updated Nov 09, 2026 | 8:56 AM
Tamil Nadu SSI Senthilkumar. (Supplied)
A Special Sub-Inspector of Police, Senthilkumar, died after succumbing to injuries sustained in an assault by a group of men in Theni on Deepavali, 8 November.
According to The Hindu report, Senthilkumar, who is attached to the office of the Theni Deputy Superintendent of Police, was returning home after duty on Sunday night. He found some people bursting crackers in the middle of the road at Samadharmapuram and making reels at around 10:30 p.m.
According to preliminary information, Senthilkumar had questioned a group of men who were bursting firecrackers on a public road and filming reels. The group allegedly attacked him following the confrontation.
He was admitted to a hospital for treatment but died despite medical intervention.
Further details are awaited.
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(Edited by Sumavarsha, with inputs from Subash Chandra Bose)
