A high-profile revenge killing occurred in the Keelapuliyur limits, where a local youth was targeted and killed with lethal weapons in broad daylight. The gruesome assault, carried out by a gang, led to strong protests from grieving family members and relatives on main roads. Law enforcement units quickly intervened, dispersing demonstrations and launching a manhunt to maintain law and order. Five suspects directly involved in the planning and execution of the attack were arrested within 48 hours. Police heightened patrolling across sensitive surrounding villages to deter any retaliatory clashes between local groups.