Archive · 30 Jan 2026
70-Year-Old Farmer Set Ablaze in TN
A 70-year-old farmer named Rajendran was riding on a two-wheeler when two men stopped him, poured petrol on him, and set him on fire.
This happened in a village called Kadampuliyur in the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu.
People nearby saw what happened and quickly called the police.
The farmer was taken to the hospital right away.
The police have arrested four people, including the two who hurt the farmer.
The leader of a political party, AIADMK, criticized the government, saying that this kind of violence shows that the law and order situation in the state is not good.
The farmer is being moved to a bigger hospital in Chennai for more treatment.
A 70-year-old farmer, Rajendran, was allegedly set ablaze by two men due to personal enmity in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu.
The incident occurred on January 29 at 6:50 PM in Kadampuliyur village while Rajendran was riding as a pillion on a two-wheeler.
Four people, including the two attackers, have been arrested and will be sent to Cuddalore Prison.
Rajendran was initially taken to Cuddalore District Hospital and later shifted to Chidambaram Government Medical College Hospital, and is being moved to Kilpauk Medical College hospital in Chennai for further treatment.
AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami criticized the DMK government over the incident, alleging a collapse in law and order in the state.
- Who
- 70-year-old farmer Rajendran
- What
- Was allegedly set ablaze by two men
- When
- January 29 at 6:50 PM
- Where
- Kadampuliyur village, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Due to personal enmity
- Victim's Name
- Rajendran
- Victim's Age
- 70
- Location of Incident
- Kadampuliyur village, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu
- Time of Incident
- 6:50 PM on January 29
- Number of Arrests
- 4
- Reason for Attack
- Personal enmity
- Current Status of Victim
- Being shifted to Kilpauk Medical College hospital in Chennai for further treatment