A tragic incident unfolded in Sivaganga district where a 14-year-old Class X student was brutally murdered by his friends following a drunken brawl on Thursday. The victim, identified as Ashwin, a student of Government Higher Secondary School in Thirukkalapatti, had gone to consume liquor with three of his friends after school hours.
Details of the Incident
According to police, an argument broke out among the group while they were drinking, which quickly escalated into a violent attack. The suspects used a small knife to slit Ashwin’s throat, leaving him dead at the scene. The crime came to light on Friday when one of the accused, a 17-year-old, approached the police out of fear and reported the incident.
Recovery of the Body
Police recovered the body near the Keel Kaavanoor irrigation tank and sent it to Sivaganga Medical College Hospital for postmortem. A forensic team collected evidence from the site, and Superintendent of Police R. Shiva Prasad visited the scene to oversee the investigation.
Legal Action
On a complaint from the victim’s father, Nagaraj, the Keelasevalpatti police registered a case under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Police revealed that the deceased boy did not attend school on Thursday. Three suspects have been identified: Aravind (24), Ganesan (22) of Karaiyur, and a 17-year-old boy, who is a second-year polytechnic student with no previous criminal record. All three are currently absconding.
Investigation Ongoing
A senior police official told TOI that the motive behind the murder is yet to be established as the main accused remain at large. Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to apprehend the suspects and determine the exact cause of the altercation.
This incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, highlighting the dangers of underage drinking and the potential for violence among youth. Police urge parents to monitor their children’s activities and educate them about the consequences of substance abuse.
