In Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, protesters attacked Deputy Superintendent of Police Gayatri. The DSP faced beating and a knife threat while trying to address the crowd. The violence also targeted other officers present.
The conflict started when the family of a truck driver, who died in an accident, blocked the road, demanding severe punishment for the accused. The roadblock caused major traffic issues. When DSP Gayatri and her team arrived to negotiate, the crowd reacted aggressively. A video of the attack has gone viral.
Police have arrested Balamurugan in connection with the incident, and the investigation is ongoing. Opposition leader Palaniswami criticized the attack, accusing the DMK government of endangering police safety. He called for strict legal action and preventive measures to avoid similar incidents.