Man surrenders in SI murder case

A 27-year old man surrendered before a court here in connection with the killing of a Sub Inspector in Tirunelveli district on January seven.

A 27-year old man on Tuesday surrendered before a court here in connection with the killing of a Sub Inspector in Tirunelveli district on January seven.

Metropolitan Magistrate Sundaramoorthy remanded the man,Suresh,hailing from Srivaikundam,to judicial custody till January 25.

SI Vetrivel was killed by a gang in broad daylight,in a case of mistaken identity,minutes before the convoy of Ministers M R K Paneerselvam and T P M Mohideen Khan passed the spot,according to police.

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Vetrivel had bled to death after crying for help,with the two ministers and officials accompanying them being witness to his plight.

The ministers and officials had come under attack after video footage aired on TV channels showed them standing by watching the SI’s plight and not providing him timely help to rush him to hospital.

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