Two questioned for assaulting TASMAC employee in Erode
Two individuals, including a minor, are being questioned by police for allegedly assaulting a TASMAC employee in Erode. The incident occurred when the employee advised them to follow the regular queue for purchasing liquor, leading to an argument and subsequent assault. The employee was injured and taken to the hospital, while the attackers were detained for further inquiry.
- ▪The assault took place at a TASMAC liquor outlet in Soolai, Erode.
- ▪A 50-year-old employee named Sokkamuthu was attacked after confronting the suspects about queue etiquette.
- ▪TASMAC employees have called for strict action against the assailants.
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Two persons, including a 17-year-old boy, were being questioned by the police for allegedly assaulting a TASMAC employee at a liquor outlet in Soolai in Erode on Tuesday night (May 19, 2026).According to the police, Sokkamuthu, 50, of Narayanavalasu, employed as a salesman at the outlet, was on duty when the incident occurred. More than 30 customers were standing in a queue to purchase liquor. Police said a separate queue had been arranged for the return of empty liquor bottles.A 17-year-old boy and a 21-year-old youth allegedly entered through that queue and asked customers standing in line to purchase liquor for them after giving them money.When Sokkamuthu advised the duo to stand in the regular queue and buy liquor themselves, an argument broke out.
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