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**News Article:**
**Nine Arrested in Tiruvannamalai Murder Case; Drug Peddling Ring Uncovered**
**Tiruvannamalai, India – September 5, 2025** – Moranam police in Tiruvannamalai have arrested nine individuals in connection with the murder of 21-year-old B. Mohammed Afsal, a welder found dead near Cheyyar town. The suspects, identified as S. Ramana, K. Velu, B. Kathirvelu, G. Parthiban, F. Ramachandran, S. Prabhu, K. Jeeva, S. Naveen Kumar, and H. Jagadeesan, are all believed to be involved in drug peddling in Cheyyar and surrounding areas.
Initial investigations suggest Afsal, himself allegedly involved in the drug trade, was murdered after a dispute with the gang. He had reportedly been entrusted with money to procure ganja from Andhra Pradesh, but failed to deliver the drugs or return the funds. Furthermore, tensions arose when Afsal allegedly expressed a desire to lead the gang. The suspects allegedly lured Afsal near a lake, plied him with alcohol, murdered him, and buried his body.
In the wake of the incident, G. Dharmarajan, Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Vellore range, has suspended Jeevaraj Manikandan, Circle Inspector of Cheyyar Town police, for negligence in preventing drug peddling in the area. Manikandan had previously served as a Sub-Inspector at the same police station and recently returned after a promotion. Further investigation is ongoing. The arrested individuals have been lodged at the Central Prison in Vellore.
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