Chennai police shoot at murder suspect, arrest seven others after youth dies in assault at Nolambur

Chennai police nabbed a murder suspect after he opened fire on him and arrested seven people who allegedly broke into a house and attacked the occupants, leading to the death of a 24-year-old youth. Two more people, including the dead teenager’s father and brother, were stabbed.

Police said the woman, 48-year-old Selvi, of Union Road, Chinna Nolambur, Chennai, had filed a complaint stating that on Friday night, June 26, 2026, her sons Sharath (27) and Sanjay (24) got into an argument with Udhaya, who lives in the same area, while filling water from a tanker truck near their home. During the argument, Sharath and Sanjay allegedly attacked Udhaya before returning home.

Soon after, Udhaya allegedly returned with his brothers Rakesh and Karthik and a few of his friends. The group allegedly broke into the family’s house and attacked Sharath and Sanjay with knives. When their father Murugadas tried to intervene, he was also allegedly stabbed before the attackers fled the scene.

All three injured people were taken to Kilpauk Medical College (KMC) Hospital. However, while Sanjay died on the way to the hospital, Sharath and Murugadas were receiving treatment.

Upon Selvi’s complaint, Nolambur police launched an investigation by filing a case for murder and attempted murder.

Special teams were created

Following the directions of Greater Chennai Police Commissioner A. Amalraj, three special teams were constituted, headed by the Inspector of Nolambur police station, to trace and arrest the accused.

During the operation, police tried to nab the prime accused Rupesh (23) of Perumal Koil Street, Maduravoyal. Police alleged that Rupesh attacked the officers and tried to escape. Police said they shot him in the knee in self-defense before taking him into custody.

Police also arrested seven other accused: Naveenkumar (24) of Injambakkam, Bethel Nagar; Udhayaraj (21), of Perumal Koil Street, Maduravoyal; Surya (20), Maduravoyal from MMDA Colony; Karthik Raja (28) of Perumal Koil Street; Rakesh Raja (26) of Perumal Koil Street, Maduravoyal; Meshak (22), of Perumal Koil Street, Maduravoyal; and Suryaprakash (27) of Perumal Koil Street, Maduravoyal.

A total of 8 people were arrested regarding the incident. Police said the investigation was ongoing, adding that all the accused were arrested within hours of the murder.