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TVK Functionary Hacked to Death in Chennai; 5 Arrested

Police said the killing may have stemmed from previous enmity, and CCTV footage of the attack has since circulated online.

  • On Saturday night, an armed gang hacked TVK functionary Kannan to death in Chennai's Besant Nagar, police said. Authorities have arrested five individuals in connection with the murder.
  • Preliminary investigations indicate the attack was a revenge killing stemming from previous enmity, police said. CCTV footage of the incident has surfaced and is being widely shared.
  • Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin criticized the administration, alleging that the ruling TVK was a "dumping ground where criminals seek refuge" following the incident.
  • Questioning the government's claimed "Vettri" law and order, a DMK leader joined PMK president Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss in citing the murder and recent ATM heists to target security.
  • The incident occurred a day before Chief Minister and TVK founder Joseph Vijay is scheduled to respond to Opposition criticism in the Tamil Nadu Assembly regarding the Police Demand for Grants.
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TVK official Kannan was chased and murdered by unidentified assailants in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai. Police have detained five people and formed three special teams. Udhayanidhi Stalin targeted the TVK, while Kamal Haasan suggested CM Vijay to strengthen village councils.

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A sensational incident occurred near Adyar, Chennai, last night, where TVK functionary Kannan was hacked to death while being chased. Police arrested five individuals from the same area at gunpoint in connection with the incident.

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Kannan (46), a Thaveka executive from Besant Nagar, Chennai, was chased and hacked to death in the Vansanthurai area.   This incident has caused great shock and shock throughout Tamil Nadu. While the special police force was engaged in an intensive search and rescue operation in connection with this incident, the five main accused, Bharani, Karthik, Harikaran, Mani and Naresh, were caught one after the other based on the evidence of CCTV footage…

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One India broke the news in India on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
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