# Political violence in Tamil Nadu > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/political-violence-in-tamil-nadu > Updated: 2026-09-06T07:37:59.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Political functionaries in Tamil Nadu have been targeted in violent attacks involving weapons such as sickles and machetes. In Madurai, two members of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) party were assaulted in separate incidents. One victim sustained a severed wrist, while another suffered critical head injuries. VCK president Thirumavalavan requested that the state government arrest the perpetrators and provide compensation under the SC/ST Act. In Chennai, a 45-year-old Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) functionary, identified as S. Kannan, was hacked to death by a motorcycle-borne gang in the Vannandurai area of Besant Nagar. CCTV footage captured the assailants chasing and repeatedly striking Kannan with sharp weapons. Police arrested five individuals, noting that the killing appeared to be retaliation for a 2009 murder in which Kannan, a former AIADMK secretary and known history-sheeter, was an accused. The incident prompted criticism regarding the state’s law and order situation. Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin questioned the government’s ability to ensure public safety, noting the murder occurred just before a scheduled Assembly debate. Additionally, BJP leader Nainar Nagendran criticized the administration, claiming the incident demonstrates a lack of security. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: Chennai: TVK functionary hacked to death, five suspects arrested Five men have been arrested following the brutal hacking death of TVK functionary S. Kannan in Chennai. Police suspect the attack was retaliation for a 2009 murder case. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chennai-tvk-functionary-hacked-to-death-in-retaliatory-attack ### 2026-08-23: VCK functionaries attacked in Madurai Two VCK party functionaries were severely injured in separate sickle and machete attacks in Madurai, prompting calls for arrests and compensation from party leader Thirumavalavan. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vck-functionaries-attacked-in-madurai --- Cite as: Political violence in Tamil Nadu. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/political-violence-in-tamil-nadu