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**Summary:**

The text is an excerpt from “The Hindu” newspaper’s website, published on August 2, 2025. It contains a news report from Sivaganga, India about the murder of Karuppaiah, the father of a man accused in the murder of a DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) party functionary. Karuppaiah was hacked to death by a gang of three while grazing goats near Devakottai. The son, Vikki (alias Karunakaran), and his associates were arrested earlier in connection with the murder of Praveenkumar, a DMK sports wing leader, due to prior enmity. The text also includes a list of newsletter topics from the website.

**News Article:**

**Father of Accused in DMK Functionary Murder Hacked to Death in Sivaganga**

**SIVAGANGA, INDIA – August 2, 2025** – A 60-year-old man was brutally murdered near Devakottai, Sivaganga district on Saturday, in what authorities believe is linked to a prior gang-related crime. Karuppaiah, father of Vikki alias Karunakaran, who is currently in custody for the April murder of Praveenkumar, a district deputy organiser for the DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) sports wing, was hacked to death while grazing goats in the Vilangattur area of Thiruvegampattur.

Police reports indicate that a gang of three unidentified individuals attacked Karuppaiah, who was accompanied by his wife, Vimala. Karuppaiah’s body has been sent for post-mortem examination.

Vikki and two associates, Prabakaran and Guru, were arrested earlier this year for the murder of 27-year-old Praveenkumar. According to police, the April attack stemmed from a long-standing feud.

The Sivaganga police are investigating the latest incident and are exploring all possible motives, including potential retaliation for Praveenkumar’s death. The investigation is ongoing.

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