Archive · 7 Sep 2026
TVK Functionary Hacked to Death in Chennai; Five Arrested
Kannan, a worker for the TVK political party, was killed in Chennai.
Police said an armed gang chased and attacked him with machetes.
The attack happened in Besant Nagar on Saturday night.
Police have arrested at least five people.
They are studying CCTV footage and checking whether more people were involved.
Investigators think an old personal disagreement may have led to the killing.
Police also said Kannan had a criminal record.
Opposition leaders said the incident showed problems with public safety.
They asked the government to improve police accountability, surveillance, and intelligence gathering.
TVK functionary Kannan was chased and hacked to death with machetes in Besant Nagar on Saturday night.
Police have arrested at least five people and are investigating whether additional suspects were involved.
Investigators said longstanding personal hostility may have motivated the killing as a revenge attack.
Police classified Kannan as a history-sheeter with several criminal cases against him.
Opposition leaders criticized the Tamil Nadu government and called for stronger police surveillance and intelligence gathering.
- Who
- Kannan, a TVK functionary, was killed; police have arrested at least five people.
- What
- An armed gang chased and hacked Kannan to death with machetes.
- When
- The attack occurred on Saturday night, and the arrests were reported on Sunday.
- Where
- Besant Nagar in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- Police said longstanding personal hostility may have led to a revenge killing.
Opposition Criticism
Police Investigation
Law and order
Opposition Criticism
Udhayanidhi Stalin and Anbumani Ramadoss said the killing and other recent crimes reflected inadequate security and questioned the government’s law-and-order claims.
Police Investigation
Police have focused on reconstructing the attack, examining CCTV footage, and identifying everyone involved.
Political responsibility
Opposition Criticism
Udhayanidhi alleged that people with criminal backgrounds were finding refuge in the ruling TVK and criticized the government before the Assembly debate.
Police Investigation
The reports do not provide a direct government response; they say C Joseph Vijay was scheduled to address the Opposition’s criticism in the Assembly.
Security measures
Opposition Criticism
Anbumani called for accountability and significantly stronger police surveillance and intelligence gathering, citing the murder and three ATM robberies.
Police Investigation
Police have arrested at least five people and are investigating whether more suspects helped plan or carry out the attack, but no additional security measures are described.
- Victim
- Kannan, a TVK functionary classified by police as a history-sheeter
- Incident
- An armed gang chased and attacked Kannan with machetes
- Location
- Besant Nagar, Chennai
- Arrests
- At least five people have been arrested
- Investigation
- Police are examining CCTV footage and investigating possible additional suspects
- Preliminary motive
- Longstanding personal hostility and a possible revenge killing
- Political response
- Udhayanidhi Stalin and Anbumani Ramadoss criticized the government and sought stronger security measures
- Assembly context
- The killing occurred before Chief Minister and TVK founder C Joseph Vijay was scheduled to respond to criticism during a Police Demand for Grants debate
