Man set ablaze in Namakkal
A 37-year-old man was set on fire by his relative during a dispute in Namakkal. The incident occurred after both individuals consumed alcohol, leading to a confrontation. The victim, M. Gopikrishnan, suffered severe burns and is in critical condition, while the assailant has been arrested by the police.
- ▪M. Gopikrishnan was set ablaze by his relative Manikandan during a dispute.
- ▪The incident took place after both men consumed alcohol together.
- ▪Gopikrishnan sustained 80% burns and is in critical condition at Salem Government Hospital.
- ▪Manikandan has been arrested and remanded in prison following the incident.
- ▪The dispute allegedly arose over Gopikrishnan's behavior towards Manikandan's girlfriend.
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A 37-year-old man was set ablaze by his relative in a dispute here on Monday night (May 18, 2026).The deceased, M. Gopikrishnan, a resident of Kodambu in Thengalpalayam near Rasipuram, was a centring worker. He along with his relative Manikandan (28) used to consume liquor. On Monday night, the duo came to Rasipuram and consumed liquor.Later, in an inebriated state, they went to Vennandur where Manikandan allegedly bought petrol in a water bottle and poured it over Gopikrishnan and set him ablaze.Local residents came to the spot and extinguished the fire and admitted him to Salem Government Hospital. He sustained 80% burns and his condition is said to be critical.The Vennandur police registered a case and arrested Manikandan and remanded him in prison on Tuesday (May 19, 2026).
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