Two men killed during village temple festival in Kancheepuram district
The incident occurred after a quarrel broke out at the temple festival when a group of intoxicated men demanded that film songs be played
During a temple festival in Padunelli village, Kancheepuram district, two men were brutally murdered by a gang on Sunday night, August 16, 2026. The deceased, Neelakandan and Chandru, both 26 years old, were local residents. Police apprehended one individual, R. Bhagawati, while detaining two others. According to authorities, a heated argument ensued after intoxicated men demanded the playing of film songs at the festival.
Police intervened and removed the men, but an unknown gang retaliated, fatally wounding Chandru and another individual with sharp weapons before escaping.
The incident sparked unrest in the village, with relatives of the victims confrontational towards the police, asserting that the attack occurred despite the presence of security personnel. Police officials quelled the tension and transferred the bodies to Chengalpattu Government Hospital for post-mortem examination. Special task forces have been established to track down and apprehend the suspects, with three potential suspects currently under investigation.
Authorities are also scrutinizing CCTV footage from the area and investigating the motive behind the double murder.
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