Sowcarpet murder: One more arrested

The arrested was identified as Chandradeep Sharma (25), police said, adding that the man had allegedly supplied a weapon to the accused.

Published: 11th January 2021 05:00 AM  |   Last Updated: 11th January 2021 05:00 AM   |  A+A-

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By Express News Service

CHENNAI: An eighth arrest has been made in connection with the murder of three of a family in Sowcarpet. The arrested was identified as Chandradeep Sharma (25), police said, adding that the man had allegedly supplied a weapon to the accused.

Meanwhile, the Goondas Act was slapped against six accused. Chennai Police Commissioner Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal issued the orders on Saturday. On November 11, Dileep Thalil Chand (74), his wife  and their son were found dead at their house on Vinayaga Maestri Street in Sowcarpet. Seven were already arrested, the police said.


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