Udhayanidhi Stalin Expresses Anger Over Police Officer's Death

A special sub-inspector of police died after allegedly being assaulted during an argument with a group of people bursting firecrackers on a road in Tamil Nadu's Theni district. According to preliminary investigations, Senthil Kumar, who was working at the Theni Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) office, was returning home after duty in plain clothes on Saturday night when he noticed a group bursting firecrackers in the middle of the road. He reportedly asked them to stop, citing inconvenience to the public. During the ensuing argument, one of the individuals allegedly pushed him and struck him with an elbow, following which he collapsed. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead. He reportedly had a history of heart-related ailments.

Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin condemned the incident and alleged that nine people, including police personnel, had been killed across the state on the festival day. In a post on X, he criticised the state government, claiming that incidents of violence had overshadowed the festival celebrations. He also expressed concern over the reported attacks and murders, questioning the law and order situation in the state.