Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Three Odisha Men Arrested After Cop Attacked Near TASMAC
Police in Karur arrested three men from Odisha after a constable was allegedly attacked.
The incident happened during a night patrol near a TASMAC liquor shop in Thennilai.
The constable, named Ganesan, asked the men why they were drinking after the shop had closed.
Police said the men became angry and argued with him.
They allegedly attacked him and ran away.
Police said they also took his mobile phone, walkie-talkie and two-wheeler.
The three men worked in handlooms in the area.
Police have filed a case and are investigating what happened.
Police arrested three migrant workers from Odisha in Karur for allegedly attacking a constable during night patrol.
The constable questioned them for consuming liquor after the TASMAC outlet’s closing time.
Police said the workers quarrelled with Constable Ganesan, attacked him and fled.
The suspects allegedly took the constable’s mobile phone, walkie-talkie and two-wheeler.
Those arrested were identified as Guda Krishna Naik, Sagadev Baraik and Rafi; police registered a case and are investigating.
- Who
- Three Odisha migrant workers—Guda Krishna Naik, Sagadev Baraik and Rafi—were arrested in connection with the alleged attack on Constable Ganesan.
- What
- The workers allegedly attacked the constable and took his mobile phone, walkie-talkie and two-wheeler.
- When
- Thursday night, during the constable’s night patrol.
- Where
- Near a TASMAC retail outlet at Thennilai in Karur.
- Why
- Police said the confrontation began after the constable questioned the men for consuming liquor after the outlet’s closing time.
- Location
- Thennilai, Karur
- Incident timing
- Thursday night
- People arrested
- Guda Krishna Naik, Sagadev Baraik and Rafi
- Victim
- Police constable Ganesan
- Allegedly taken
- Mobile phone, walkie-talkie and two-wheeler
- Occupation of accused
- Handloom workers
- Legal status
- Police registered a case and are investigating