Archive · 28 May 2025
Nine Arrested After Violent Attacks on Chennai Shop Workers
A group of teenagers and young adults in Chennai got into trouble for hurting people and breaking things.
They started by causing a scene at a tea shop and then went on to attack more people, including a worker at a petrol station because they asked for payment.
Some of the victims were injured and had to go to the hospital.
The police looked at security camera videos and tracked down the group.
Now, the police have arrested the people responsible for the attacks.
Nine individuals, including six juveniles, were arrested in Chennai for attacking shop workers and vandalizing property.
The attacks occurred on Kodambakkam High Road, targeting a tea shop, a biryani stall, and a petrol pump.
Victims included a tea shop worker, a salon worker, a biryani stall worker, and a petrol bunk employee.
Injuries were sustained by the victims, and they were admitted to Kilpauk Medical College Hospital.
Police used CCTV footage and vehicle registration details to identify and apprehend the attackers.
- Who
- Nine men, including six juveniles. Victims included a tea shop worker, a salon worker, a biryani stall worker, and a petrol pump employee.
- What
- A group of nine individuals, including six juveniles, attacked shop workers and vandalized property.
- When
- Sunday night, around midnight
- Where
- Kodambakkam High Road, Chennai
- Why
- The gang randomly targeted individuals and shopkeepers. The petrol pump worker was attacked for asking for payment.
- Total Arrests
- 9
- Juveniles Involved
- 6
- Location of Attacks
- Kodambakkam High Road
- Hospital
- Kilpauk Medical College Hospital
- Incident Type
- Assault and Vandalism