CHENNAI: The Kodambakkam police have arrested a 33-year-old man for allegedly breaking into a residence, using abusive language, and stabbing the homeowner in a case of revenge that stemmed from a previous relationship dispute.
The incident occurred on Wednesday evening at the home of Saravanakumar (42) on 7th Cross Street, Trustpuram, Kodambakkam.
According to the complaint filed by Saravanakumar, the accused, identified as Lokeshkumar of Samiyar Madam, Ashok Nagar, forcibly entered his house, and began verbally abusing him and pushed him.
Upon hearing the commotion, Saravanakumar’s wife intervened, only to be subjected to a torrent of abuse as well. The accused then reportedly grabbed a knife from inside the house and stabbed Saravanakumar before fleeing the scene on the victim’s motorcycle.
The injured Saravanakumar was rushed to the government hospital in an ambulance, where he received treatment for his stab wounds. Based on his complaint, the police registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Act and the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Woman (TNPHW) Act.
The police conducted investigation and apprehended Lokeshkumar, recovered the stolen motorcycle and the knife used in the assault. During interrogation, a motive was revealed. Police sources indicate that the attack was an act of retaliation.
It was disclosed that in May 2025, Lokeshkumar had allegedly harassed a relative of Saravanakumar’s daughter, claiming to be in love with her. When Saravanakumar confronted him about this, a heated argument ensued. This altercation had escalated to the point where Saravanakumar was accused of attacking him with a knife.
A case was registered at the Ashok Nagar police station, leading to Saravanakumar’s arrest and imprisonment. Upon learning that he had been released on bail, Lokeshkumar allegedly carried out the violent home invasion in retaliation.
The arrested accused was produced before a judicial magistrate and has been remanded to judicial custody.