Chennai police arrest man for alleged murder of child

Police in Chennai have arrested a 28-year-old man, identified as Tamilselvan, for the alleged murder of an eight-year-old boy in Koyambedu. The victim, D Tarun, was the son of the suspect's live-in partner, Poovarasi.

The incident followed an argument between Tamilselvan and Poovarasi. According to investigators, the suspect had previously threatened to harm the child during a phone call. Poovarasi later discovered the boy unconscious, and Tamilselvan had fled the scene.

Authorities apprehended the suspect in Nanmangalam. Investigations revealed that Tamilselvan has prior involvement in a murder case and three other criminal cases. He has been remanded in judicial custody.