The police on October 21, 2025 (Tuesday) arrested a 17-year-old boy from Alangombu near Sirumugai, who assaulted at least three persons with a knife under the influence of alcohol.
According to the police, the boy rode a two-wheeler in a negligent manner and it hit a man at Alangombu on Monday night. The man and a few others rebuked him for rash driving.
The boy, who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol, went home and returned with a knife and a pair of scissors. He assaulted three persons, who suffered minor cuts. A few onlookers attempted to pacify and grab the knife from him.
Videos of the ruckus created by the boy, recorded by persons present at the spot, were widely circulated on social media. The boy also snatched the mobile phone of a person, who was recording a video, and broke it.
Sirumugai Inspector Ambika said the boy was under the influence of alcohol and not of ganja as circulated in many reports and social media posts.
Published – October 21, 2025 07:47 pm IST
