Sickle attack on boy in Tirunelveli (Photo/X@ThanthiTV) 
Tamil Nadu

Sickle attack on boy in Tirunelveli, five arrested

Police have arrested five boys, including the girl’s younger brother

Online Desk

CHENNAI: A 16-year-old boy who was interacting with a girl from a different community was attacked with a sickle in Tirunelveli.

According to a report in Thanthi TV, police have arrested five boys, including the girl’s younger brother, in connection with the incident and detained them in a juvenile home.

Further details awaited.

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