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Chennai Man Killed in Mob Attack After Alleged Public Urination Incident

Police are reviewing CCTV to identify the attackers, with the family refusing to accept the body until arrests are made.

Overview

  • Kalaiselvan, 30, allegedly urinated from an autorickshaw on Prakasam Salai in Broadway, splashing a woman and triggering a confrontation early Wednesday.
  • Bystanders allegedly assaulted him during the argument, and he was declared dead on arrival at Stanley Government Hospital after being taken there by his brother.
  • His companion Balaji suffered serious injuries in the attack and is receiving treatment, according to reports.
  • Esplanade police have registered a case, collected CCTV footage, and are questioning witnesses to identify those involved.
  • No arrests have been made, and the family has withheld the body and accused police of negligence, citing the incident’s proximity to a police station and the lack of an ambulance call.