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Crime
Ten Murder Cases Reported in Tamil Nadu on Deepavali, Including Police Officer
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 05:16 PM
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Tamil Nadu authorities confirmed ten homicide incidents on Deepavali, one of the victims being a police officer.
Tamil Nadu officials have reported a total of ten murder cases that occurred on Deepavali, the festival of lights. The incidents were recorded across the state on the same day, prompting a coordinated police response.
Among the victims, a serving police officer was identified, raising concerns about the safety of law‑enforcement personnel during the celebrations. The department has launched an investigation to determine the motive and any possible links between the cases.
State police have appealed to the public for information that could aid the probe and have assured that all necessary resources are being deployed to bring the perpetrators to justice. Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.
Among the victims, a serving police officer was identified, raising concerns about the safety of law‑enforcement personnel during the celebrations. The department has launched an investigation to determine the motive and any possible links between the cases.
State police have appealed to the public for information that could aid the probe and have assured that all necessary resources are being deployed to bring the perpetrators to justice. Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.