Three arrested for revenge murder of a youth in Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu

Police in Thiruvallur district arrested three suspects – Nataraj, Penjam and Akash – for the killing of 20‑year‑old Surya. The murder was carried out as retaliation for the death of Satish, a 38‑year‑old landowner who had been killed earlier. Investigators said Nataraj and his accomplices lured Surya to the Vengal police station area, where he was shot and his body was taken to a nearby location for forensic examination. The arrests followed a series of investigations linking the suspects to the revenge motive and to the earlier killing of Satish.

The case highlights ongoing violent disputes in the region and the police response to multiple related homicides.