Mon Oct 27 18:52:12 UTC 2025: Summary:
A violent clash between two rival groups of college students occurred in Maduravoyal, Chennai. The incident involved the use of crude bombs and resulted in minor injuries. Police have arrested five students and are searching for others involved. The rivalry between Arasan and Naveen Kumar, students from different colleges, is believed to be the cause.
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College Student Clash Turns Violent in Maduravoyal, Chennai
CHENNAI, October 28, 2025 – A confrontation between two groups of college students escalated into violence in Maduravoyal, Chennai, on Sunday night, resulting in multiple arrests and a police investigation. The clash involved the use of country-made bombs, causing minor injuries to at least one individual.
According to local police, the incident is rooted in a long-standing rivalry between Arasan, a student of Pachaiyappa’s College, and Naveen Kumar, a law student from a private college in Maduravoyal. An earlier altercation between the two groups reportedly occurred three months ago.
On Sunday night, a group led by Mayajothi, a 22-year-old student, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, confronted Naveen Kumar at his residence. During the ensuing scuffle, a crude bomb was reportedly hurled from Naveen Kumar’s group, injuring Vignesh, 21.
Police responded quickly to the scene and arrested five individuals: Mayajothi, Vignesh, Ajith (20), Ashiq (20), and Jestin (19). A manhunt is currently underway for Naveen Kumar and six other individuals who are currently at large.
The Maduravoyal police are continuing their investigation into the incident.
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