Overview
- Investigators say the boys threatened the victim on a Chennai–Tiruttani local by holding a blade to his neck, then took him near the Old Railway Quarters and slashed him with sickles.
- The assault was recorded and shared online, with footage showing one attacker flashing a victory sign after the violence.
- All four suspects, identified by police as 17-year-olds from the Tiruttani–Nemili area, were arrested and produced before authorities, then sent to a government observation home.
- Police registered attempt to murder and criminal intimidation, are reviewing CCTV and mobile clips, and say the youths were intoxicated and carrying concealed sickles.
- The victim was hospitalised with severe injuries, with outlets differing on whether he is from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, or Odisha and on reports of his condition.