Overview
- A 23-year-old man named Vishnu was violently attacked in Tondiarpet after he challenged people said to be selling ganja, and he died from his injuries according to reports.
- Witnesses and local outlets say attackers used grinding stones, beer bottles and a hammer, but accounts differ on whether Vishnu died at the scene or later in hospital.
- Police have opened a criminal probe and told residents they will pursue the suspects, but the coverage does not report any confirmed arrests yet.
- Angry neighbours staged a road blockade demanding swift arrests and said the victim’s family has received threats, raising concerns about their safety.
- The opposition AIADMK has publicly blamed the state government for lax narcotics control and poor law enforcement, which could intensify scrutiny of police and drug policy as the investigation continues.