Gang held in connection with murder of VCK functionary
Arrested persons were lodged at Central Prison in Vellore
Four youths were apprehended by the Kalavai police on Saturday, linked to the murder of local VCK functionary K. Sivakumar. The suspects, identified as R. Kaviarasu, 21, B. Mani, 22, G. Sarathi, 21, and S. Dinesh, 21, are childhood friends residing near Kalavai town. The victim, a 60-year-old VCK functionary, was returning home on Thursday when a gang on motorbikes is believed to have killed him.
Upon learning of the incident, the police conducted an investigation, collected the body for autopsy, and faced protests from locals demanding arrests. Superintendent of Police P. Sibin quelled the unrest and assured the public of the forthcoming apprehension of the suspects.
Special investigative teams scrutinized CCTV footage and social media posts to identify the gang's hideout at a location near Arani town in Tiruvannamalai. The gang, led by the primary suspect, reportedly owed money to the victim, who allegedly threatened them with dire consequences, inciting the attack. The arrested suspects admitted to the crime, stating that they killed the victim along with his friends in retaliation for the threats.
A case was filed, and the arrested individuals are currently held at Central Prison in Vellore, awaiting further investigation.
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