Sat Dec 13 08:00:10 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the text, followed by a news article based on it:
Summary:
In Chennai, India, police have arrested eight individuals in connection with the murder of Sathya, a 27-year-old load worker and history-sheeter, who was fatally stabbed on December 10, 2025, in Tiruvottiyur. The attack occurred while Sathya was traveling with his mother. The primary suspect, Vicky, was apprehended after allegedly attacking a police officer, who then shot him in the leg in self-defense. The other seven suspects were arrested nearby. The murder is believed to be a revenge killing for Sathya’s alleged involvement in the 2023 murder of “Poi” Vijay during a temple festival. Several of the accused have prior criminal records, including Subash, a history-sheeter with seven cases against him, and Vicky, with sixteen.
News Article:
Chennai Police Nab Eight in Revenge Killing of History-Sheeter
CHENNAI, December 13, 2025 – Chennai police have arrested eight individuals in connection with the brutal murder of 27-year-old Sathya, a history-sheeter, who was stabbed to death in Tiruvottiyur earlier this week. The incident occurred on December 10th while Sathya was traveling with his mother.
According to police reports, Sathya, a resident of Kannagi Nagar, was ambushed by a group of men while riding in an autorickshaw. He attempted to flee, but the attackers, armed with knives, fatally stabbed him.
The first suspect, Vicky alias Vikkirai, 33, was apprehended on Thursday night near Ennore Express Road. Police report that Vicky attempted to attack an officer during the arrest, leading the officer to discharge a firearm in self-defense, wounding Vicky in the leg. The remaining seven suspects – Ashok alias Ashok Prasad, 21, Surya, 19, Selva alias Selvaraj, 20, Kuralarasan, 21, Subash, 25, Vadivel, 23, and Vinoth alias Moonu Vinoth, 24 – were arrested on Friday near the Popular Weigh Bridge in Ennore. Three knives believed to be used in the murder have been recovered.
The investigation revealed that Sathya was allegedly involved in the 2023 murder of “Poi” Vijay during a temple festival. Police believe this week’s murder was a revenge killing orchestrated by Vijay’s associates.
Authorities have confirmed that several of the suspects have prior criminal records. Subash is a known history-sheeter with seven cases registered against him. Vicky has a substantial record of 16 criminal cases. Ashok and Vinoth also have previous run-ins with the law.
The investigation is ongoing.
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