Hindu Munnani functionary attacked with sickles in Coimbatore, dies

Coimbatore: In a shocking incident, a Hindu Munnani spokesperson was hacked to death by four men at Subramaniyampalayam on Thursday night.

The incident led to tension in Coimbatore and Tirupur districts of Tamil Nadu on Friday morning.

Hindu Munnani state president Kadeswara Subramaniam has called for a state-wide bandh today.

reported that the 36-year-old C Sasikumar, hailing from Subramaniyampalayam in Coimbatore district, was on his way to home on a two-wheeler when the men chased him on bikes and attacked him with sickles. The assailants escaped after attacking Sasikumar.

Sasikumar, who suffered 11 cut injuries, was rushed to a private hospital, where he succumbed to injuries.

In the wake of the attack, shops in Coimbatore and Tirupur districts were shut today. Over 500 policemen were deployed to prevent any untoward incident.

On Monday night, another Hindu Munnani member was attacked with lethal weapons in Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu.

Bureau Report