SP asked to file status report in priest murder case
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HC direction comes on plea by brother of the deceased
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HC direction comes on plea by brother of the deceased
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday directed the Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli, to file a status report on action taken in Sudalai Mada Swamy Temple priest murder case. An armed gang murdered the priest, Chidambaram Durai, at Seevalaperi near Palayamkottai on April 18.
The court was hearing the petition filed by S. Subramanian, the younger brother of the priest, seeking a thorough probe into the murder. He also sought an appropriate compensation and a government job to a member of the priest’s family.
Armed gang murders temple priest
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A temple priest identified as Chidambaram Durai, 45, of Sudalai Swami Temple at Sivalaperi near Palayamkottai was murdered by an armed gang on Sunday.
Another person identified as Natraja Perumal, 53, who was with the priest, suffered multiple injuries and was admitted in Tirunelveli Government Medical College Hospital.
Police said that every year, on April 14, marking the Tamil New Year, vendors from far and near would come to the temple and put up temporary shops anticipating a large turnout of devotees. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there were some issues this year.
Under such circumstances, an armed gang attacked the priest, who died on the spot.