A 48-year-old government pleader, K. Muthukumarasamy of the Shencottah munsif court, was brutally hacked to death at his office in Koolakadai Bazar. The broad daylight attack occurred in a crowded commercial zone, causing immediate panic among locals and traders. Although rushed to the Tenkasi Government Hospital by nearby residents and police, he succumbed to severe injuries shortly after. The incident sparked outrage across the legal community, leading advocates to stage a major road roko demanding immediate justice. Tenkasi police deployed special teams and gave firm assurances to the protestors before bringing the situation under control.