Policeman beaten to death by youths over Diwali celebration related dispute in Tamil Nadu

10 Nov 2026, 04:06 by Vaishnavi Verma · KalingaTV

Chennai: A 57-year-old Special Sub-Inspector of Police identified as Senthilkumar was beaten to death by youths over diwali celebration dispute in Tamil Nadu’s Theni town on Sunday night. Six people have been arrested in this matter.

The incident occurred after 10 PM when the policeman was returning home from his duty in casual clothes. He saw a group of people bursting crackers and making reels on road and stopped to advised them to leave the place as they were disrupting the traffic and causing inconvenience to the public.

As per reports, the policeman was recording their activities and intervene them and after that an argument broke out between the group and the police man.

One of the youngsters came and struck the officer with his elbow after which he collapsed. The officer was immediately taken to hospital but was pronounced dead by the doctors.

Theni Superintendent of Police Praveen Gautham said six persons had been arrested following an investigation by special police teams.

The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay expressed condolences to the bereaved family and announced Rs 40 lakh as financial assistance.