Police in the southern city of Chennai, India, announced the arrest of eight suspects in connection with the murder of local political leader K. Armstrong, the Tamil Nadu state leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). Armstrong was fatally attacked with machetes near his home on Friday night.
Details of the Incident
Reports revealed that Armstrong was conversing with friends and supporters when he was ambushed by knife-wielding assailants on motorbikes who fled the scene. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Armstrong succumbed to his wounds.
The swift action of the police led to the arrest of the suspects shortly after the crime. BSP’s national head Mayawati condemned the attack, calling for the state government to ensure justice. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expressed shock over the assassination and urged law enforcement to apprehend those responsible.
Authorities are investigating possible links to a past criminal incident, suggesting a connection to an earlier underworld killing. The case remains under scrutiny as details unfold.