CCTV footage reportedly captured an assault during a family dispute in Kannandahalli village, prompting police action and public concern
A reported assault in Kannandahalli village of Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu, has drawn attention after CCTV footage circulated online. Media accounts differ on the victim’s identity, age, incident date and the accused’s arrest status.
Krishnagiri: A man identified in media reports as Chandrasekaran has been accused of attacking his father-in-law with a hammer and a knife during a family dispute in Kannandahalli village, Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu.
According to the supplied reports, the incident occurred at a house where family members, including women and children, were present. The dispute reportedly involved marital differences and a disagreement over taking a child.
CCTV footage said to have recorded the incident has circulated on social media, drawing reactions from viewers over the violence witnessed by family members.
Media accounts state that Chandrasekaran and his wife, identified in some reports as Keerthana, had been living separately following marital disputes. The accused reportedly visited her family’s house, and an argument followed over the child.
During the confrontation, the victim was allegedly struck with a hammer and attacked with a knife. Family members reportedly intervened, and the injured man was taken for medical treatment.
The supplied accounts differ on key details. One report identifies the victim as Narayanasamy, aged 70, while another identifies him as Anandan and gives a different age. The reported incident dates also vary between October 14 and October 25, 2026.
The accused’s arrest status could not be independently confirmed from the available search results. The victim’s latest medical condition and the current status of the police investigation also require confirmation from official sources.
