17 Arrested for Murdering DMK Functionary Near Sunguvarchatram

Seventeen individuals, including three juveniles, have been apprehended by the police for their alleged involvement in the murder of a DMK functionary near Sunguvarchatram. The victim, Albert, 27, was a resident of Echur village and held a position in the DMK youth wing.

He was engaged in the scrap and construction business and had a history of criminal cases against him. On August 5, a group of four assailants on two-wheelers attacked Albert with a country bomb and knives while he was chatting with friends.

Despite attempting to escape, he was surrounded and hacked by the gang. After investigations, three individuals surrendered in court, leading to the arrest of the other suspects.