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**Salem Man Arrested After Knife Attack Spree While Intoxicated**
**Salem, India – July 17, 2025** – A 35-year-old man, identified as S. Arun Kumar from Chandrapillai Valasu near Vazhapadi, was arrested in Salem today after allegedly attacking five people with a knife while under the influence of alcohol.
According to Vazhapadi police, the incident began on Wednesday night when Kumar, who lost his job two years ago and subsequently developed an alcohol addiction, attacked his 75-year-old grandfather, Ganesan, and his father, Selvam, at their home. Selvam sustained injuries while trying to intervene. Kumar then allegedly chased away an ambulance that arrived to provide medical assistance.
The situation escalated when Kumar reportedly attacked a family traveling in a car, injuring Thirunavukkarasu, 48, his wife Jothi, 44, and their 15-year-old son, Dharsan.
All victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Police apprehended Kumar on Thursday morning and he has been remanded in custody.
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