A Home Guard in Tamil Nadu's Ariyalur district died after three men allegedly assaulted him for questioning them over consuming alcohol in a public place. The accused have all been arrested.The deceased, identified as Venkatesan, was attached to the Thalavai Police Station jurisdiction near Sendurai in Ariyalur district.
He succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at Thanjavur Medical College Hospital.HOW THE ASSAULT TOOK PLACEThe incident took place on the night of October 29, when Police Constable Rajakannu and Home Guard Venkatesan were on patrol duty. During their rounds, they spotted three men, identified as Madhivanan, Thamaraikannan and Parithi, all residents of Silappanur village, consuming alcohol near a private cement factory.The police personnel warned the trio and asked them to leave the area.
However, during the early morning hours, the same men were allegedly found drinking again, this time near a Vinayagar temple. When Rajakannu and Venkatesan questioned them, the three men reportedly became furious.
The accused restrained the constable and launched an attack on Venkatesan, repeatedly striking him on the face and head.Venkatesan sustained severe injuries and collapsed unconscious at the spot.HOME GUARD DIES DURING TREATMENT After receiving information about the assault, fellow police personnel rushed to the spot and shifted the injured personnel to Sendurai Government Hospital.Venkatesan was subsequently moved to a private hospital in Trichy before being transferred to Thanjavur Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment. However, despite intensive medical care, he succumbed to his injuries.Police arrested all three accused on Saturday, October 31, in connection with the assault.The incident has raised concerns over the safety of police and Home Guard personnel while carrying out their duties.- Ends