A 31-year-old textile shop employee, who was stabbed on Tuesday following an altercation in a cinema theatre parking lot in Cumbum in Theni district succumbed to injuries, on Wednesday. The police have arrested two persons and are on the lookout for another person in connection with the case.
According to police, Prabhu and his wife Rasika were on their way to watch a movie at a cinema theatre located on Cumbum bypass road on Tuesday. As the couple were near Oothukadu junction, a two-wheeler coming from the opposite direction collided with their vehicle.
It is said Prabhu did not stop his vehicle following the collision. He instead proceeded towards the theatre. Three persons followed the couple and following an altercation stabbed Prabhu with a knife.
Prabhu was rushed to the Theni Government Medical College Hospital. However, he succumbed to injuries on Wednesday.
Cumbum North police have arrested Ranjith and Giri, both aged 21, in connection with the case. The police are on the lookout for the third person Muthupandi, 22, who is absconding.
Published - October 14, 2026 09:47 pm IST