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Crime
Man Kills Friend by Forcing Sand into Mouth in Chennai
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 06:47 PM
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A man in Chennai was arrested after he allegedly killed a friend by stuffing sand into the victim’s mouth, leading to a fatal choking incident.
A Chennai resident was taken into custody after police received a report that he had killed a friend by forcing sand into the victim’s mouth, causing a fatal choking incident.
The incident reportedly took place in a residential area of the city, where the suspect allegedly used a bag of sand to suffocate the victim. Witnesses said the victim struggled before losing consciousness.
Chennai Police have opened an investigation and are examining CCTV footage from nearby shops. The arrested man has been charged with murder and is being held in custody pending further inquiry.
Authorities have urged the public to cooperate with the investigation and have set up a hotline for additional information.
The incident reportedly took place in a residential area of the city, where the suspect allegedly used a bag of sand to suffocate the victim. Witnesses said the victim struggled before losing consciousness.
Chennai Police have opened an investigation and are examining CCTV footage from nearby shops. The arrested man has been charged with murder and is being held in custody pending further inquiry.
Authorities have urged the public to cooperate with the investigation and have set up a hotline for additional information.