Special SI Killed While Dispersing Firecracker Rioters on Diwali Night in Tamil Nadu

On the night of Diwali, a special sub‑Inspector was killed in Tamil Nadu while trying to control a crowd of youths misusing firecrackers. According to police, the officer was shot by an assailant who emerged from the crowd. The incident took place in an unspecified locality in Tamil Nadu, and authorities have detained several suspects in connection with the attack. The Tamil Nadu Police have urged the public to remain vigilant during the festival season and have increased security measures across the state.