A shocking incident unfolded on the Salem-Nasiyanur highway in Tamil Nadu, where a history-sheeter was brutally murdered in broad daylight. The shocking attack, which was caught on camera, left people stunned as onlookers watched in disbelief while the attackers brutally killed the victim. The victim, a 35-year-old guy named Chanakya, also known as John, was out with his wife when the assailants came after him. This broad daylight murder has raised serious questions about safety and law enforcement in the state, leading to a major police investigation.

Brutal Attack Caught on Camera

The entire incident was captured on video, revealing the chilling sequence of events. John, a resident of Periyapalayam in Tiruppur, was driving with his wife, Saranya, when his car was suddenly rammed from behind near Nasiyanur. As he stepped out to assess the situation, four armed men emerged from another vehicle. Without hesitation, they dragged his wife aside and launched a frenzied attack with machetes, hacking him repeatedly in broad daylight. Despite Saranya’s desperate pleas for mercy, the attackers showed no remorse and continued their assault until John lay lifeless on the ground. The assailants then fled the scene, leaving behind a horrifying spectacle that has since gone viral on social media.

A History of Criminal Activities

John was known to the police, with multiple criminal cases registered against him in several police stations across Salem. So, he was apparently in the vehicle sales and loan biz, but his sketchy past made him a target for some unsavory characters. The exact reason behind his murder is still being looked into, but authorities think it might have something to do with his past dealings or maybe even an old rivalry. Considering he was part of the underground scene, officials are leaning towards the idea that this attack was some sort of planned revenge.

Police Response and Investigation

As soon as the crime was reported, the Sithodu police arrived at the scene and took charge of the situation. John’s body was immediately sent to Perundurai Government Hospital for an autopsy while forensic experts collected crucial evidence from the crime scene. With the murder caught on camera, police had clear visuals of the suspects, which helped them launch a swift manhunt.

Thanks to some surveillance footage and mobile tracking, the cops managed to figure out who the four suspects were in that awful murder case. They surrounded three of the guys—Sarish, Saravanan, and Bhoopalan—and during a short standoff, they ended up getting shot and taken in. The fourth suspect, Karthik, was later arrested in a separate operation. All four accused are now in police custody, and further interrogations are underway to determine the exact reason behind the killing.

Rising Concerns Over Law and Order

The incident has sparked widespread concern over public safety and the increasing boldness of criminals in Tamil Nadu. The fact that such a brutal murder could take place in broad daylight, with bystanders unable to intervene, highlights serious lapses in security. Local residents and political leaders have called for stricter measures to curb organized crime and ensure that such violent acts do not go unchecked.

Tamil Nadu police officials have assured the public that they will take stringent action against criminal gangs operating in the region. The authorities are also investigating whether there are deeper connections between John’s murder and ongoing gang rivalries in the area. Additional police personnel have been deployed to monitor activities in high-crime zones, and security has been tightened in and around Salem.