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Crime
14‑year‑old threatens 3‑year‑old cousin with knife over mobile phone in Tamil Nadu
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🗓 10 Nov 2026, 04:36 PM
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A 14‑year‑old boy in Tamil Nadu held his 3‑year‑old cousin at knifepoint demanding a mobile phone, according to reports.
A disturbing incident unfolded in Tamil Nadu where a teenage boy, aged 14, used a knife to threaten his three‑year‑old cousin. The motive reported was the demand for a mobile phone.
The young assailant allegedly forced the child to hand over the device while brandishing the weapon, creating a situation of extreme fear and danger for the toddler.
Local authorities have been notified of the episode and are treating it as a criminal matter, with investigations underway to ascertain the circumstances and identify any further parties involved.
The young assailant allegedly forced the child to hand over the device while brandishing the weapon, creating a situation of extreme fear and danger for the toddler.
Local authorities have been notified of the episode and are treating it as a criminal matter, with investigations underway to ascertain the circumstances and identify any further parties involved.