Arakkonam Police Inspector Suspended Over Duty Negligence

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• A police inspector, Thanga Gurunathan, was suspended for failing to prevent the murder of a youth despite threats issued against the victim.
• The suspension order was issued by N. Devarani, IPS, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) for Kancheepuram Range.
• The murder victim has been identified as 28-year-old S. Avinesh from Ammanur village in Ranipet district.
• Nine individuals, including a DMK councillor S. Ashwini and her husband B. Sudhakar,have been arrested in connection wiht Avinesh’s death.
• In April 2025, Avinesh and Sudhakar had an altercation over vehicle parking in their village; during this dispute, Avinesh attacked Sudhakar with a sharp weapon.
• After being treated at a hospital and recovering from his injuries, Sudhakar accused Avinesh formally through police charges. Later released on conditional bail in May 2025 after initial custody-

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