Triple murder in Tamil Nadu: 2 teens hacked to death, IT employee killed on Diwali night

TIRUCHIRAPPALLI: Three people, including two 17-year-old boys, were allegedly murdered in separate incidents in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirappalli district on Diwali, leaving residents shocked.In the first incident, two teenagers were hacked to death by unidentified assailants near the Samayapuram toll plaza on the outskirts of Tiruchirappalli.In a separate incident near Irungalur, a 20-year-old Chennai-based IT company employee was allegedly stabbed to death with an iron spanner following an argument over bursting firecrackers.Trichy district police said Rahul (17), a resident of Inam Samayapuram, had lost both his parents and was living with a relative while working as a daily wage labourer. His relative's brother, Vishal (17), also worked as a daily wage labourer.According to news agency ANI, the two were walking along the Pullambadi canal near the Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University campus, close to the Samayapuram toll plaza, at around 11.30pm on Diwali night when a group of unidentified men allegedly attacked them with sharp weapons.Vishal suffered severe injuries to his face, while Rahul sustained multiple cut injuries to his head and neck. Both were found lying in a pool of blood.Passersby alerted the Samayapuram police, who rushed to the spot. Vishal was found dead at the scene, while Rahul also succumbed to his injuries before he could be shifted to the hospital.The bodies were recovered and sent to Tiruchirappalli Government Hospital for post-mortem examination.Tiruchirappalli district Superintendent of Police Dongare Praveen Umesh visited the crime scene and reviewed the investigation. Forensic experts collected evidence, while police scanned CCTV footage from nearby areas.On the SP's instructions, three special teams have been formed to identify and trace the accused. Police are also investigating whether the murders were linked to past enmity or a revenge motive.In another incident, Christopher (20), a native of Purathakudi near Irungalur in Mannachanallur taluk, was allegedly murdered following a dispute over bursting firecrackers.Christopher, son of Xavier Lawrence, worked with a private IT company in Chennai and had returned to his native village for the Diwali holidays.On Diwali evening, he was bursting firecrackers with his friends Ranjith (26) and Lenin (21) on Middle Street in Purathakudi.At that time, three men identified as Donald, Edison and Charles, residents of the same locality, allegedly questioned them over bursting firecrackers in their direction, leading to an argument.The argument soon escalated into a physical altercation. During the clash, Donald allegedly picked up an iron spanner and attacked Christopher on the left side of his chest and Ranjith on his face.Both injured men were rushed to Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College Hospital in Samayapuram. However, doctors declared Christopher dead, reportedly due to severe injuries to his heart region. Ranjith is undergoing treatment.The Samayapuram police recovered Christopher's body and sent it to Tiruchirappalli Government Hospital for post-mortem examination.A case has been registered, and police are searching for the three accused, who are reportedly absconding.The Lalgudi Deputy Superintendent of Police visited the spot and directed the deployment of more than 20 police personnel to prevent further incidents.The three murders reported at different locations in Tiruchirappalli district on Diwali have triggered shock and grief among residents. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the killings and working to identify and arrest those responsible.(With agency inputs)You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Trichy | Silver Rate in Trichy | Bank Holidays in Trichy | Public Holidays in TrichyStay updated with the latest Trichy news. Download the TOI App.