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A 24-year-old passenger was attacked at Tamil Nadu’s Sankarankovil railway station, leaving him severely injured, with his left hand completely severed. The incident occurred as Selvaraj, a resident of Vasudevanallur, prepared to board the Pothigai Express to Chennai.
As Selvaraj attempted to board the train, an 18-year-old, identified as Kannan, attacked him with a sickle in full view of other passengers. The assault left Selvaraj with deep wounds to his head and face, while his left arm was completely chopped off at the wrist.
The assailant fled the scene immediately after the attack, leaving Selvaraj bleeding on the platform. Witnesses were stunned by the brutality of the incident. Local police rushed to the scene, and Selvaraj was transported to Sankarankovil Government Hospital for emergency medical care.
Following a swift investigation, the police arrested Kannan in connection with the assault. Authorities have not yet disclosed the motive behind the attack, and further investigation is underway.
Recently, disturbing videos of teenagers attacking commuters at suburban railway stations, including the Hindu College Railway Station in Tamil Nadu, had surfaced online, sparking fear and outrage amongst the public.
The videos, widely shared on social media, showed groups of teenagers armed with plastic pipes targeting unsuspecting passengers waiting for trains. In one clip, the attackers are seen laughing and casually walking away after injuring a commuter.
These incidents highlight growing concerns about the safety of passengers at suburban train stations. Commuters have reported an increase in violent behavior, often involving students or teenagers engaging in reckless activities, causing widespread panic.
