Mon Jan 19 19:06:35 UTC 2026: Headline: Delivery Executive Attacked with Sickle in Velachery; Police Investigate “Previous Enmity”
The Story:
On Sunday, January 19, 2026, A. Parthiban, a 23-year-old delivery executive residing in Lakshmi Nagar, Velachery, was attacked by two unidentified assailants wielding a sickle. The incident occurred on A.L. Mudali First Street in Velachery. The attackers, arriving on a two-wheeler, inflicted injuries to Parthiban’s scalp, forehead, wrists, and left abdomen before fleeing the scene.
Residents promptly transported Parthiban to Government Royapettah Hospital. The Velachery Inspector arrived at the scene and initiated an investigation into the assault.
Key Points:
- Victim: A. Parthiban, 23, delivery executive.
- Location: A.L. Mudali First Street, Velachery, Chennai.
- Date: January 19, 2026.
- Weapon: Sickle.
- Suspects: Two unidentified men on a two-wheeler.
- Motive: Police suspect “previous enmity.”
- Status: Three persons arrested, search for two more suspects underway.
Key Takeaways:
- The attack highlights potential security concerns for delivery executives in the Velachery area.
- Police are treating the incident as a targeted assault possibly related to a prior dispute.
- The use of a sickle suggests a pre-meditated and potentially violent intent.
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