BSP State President, close aide of Mayawati stabbed to death by mob in Chennai, video surfaces

New Delhi: Tragedy struck in Chennai as Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Tamil Nadu president Armstrong fell victim to a brutal attack by a gang of six assailants near his residence in Perambur. The incident, which occurred this evening, saw the influential leader, known for his proximity to BSP supremo Mayawati, fatally stabbed on Sadayappan Street.

Upon hearing Armstrong's cries, his family rushed outside to find him covered in blood, sustaining severe injuries to his head and neck. They immediately transported him to a hospital on Grimes Road in Thousand Lights, where medical personnel pronounced him dead. Subsequently, police officers arrived at the scene to investigate the incident.

What has Chennai Police said?

According to Chennai police, the attackers fled the scene following the assault, which took place under the jurisdiction of Sembium police. Visual evidence from the vicinity of Rajiv Gandhi General Hospital, where Armstrong's body was taken, has surfaced, adding gravity to the shocking crime.

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Tamil Nadu president Armstrong was hacked to death by an unidentified mob of 6 people near his residence in Perambur, Chennai this evening. Police are searching for the accused. The incident took place in Sembium police jurisdiction: Chennai Police…

— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2024

Police investigation underway

Police authorities have launched an intensive search operation to apprehend the perpetrators responsible for this heinous act of violence against a prominent political figure. The motive behind the attack remains unclear as investigators continue to piece together the events leading up to the tragic incident.

Watch the video here:

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Visuals from outside Rajiv Gandhi General Hospital in Chennai, where the body of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Tamil Nadu president Armstrong has been brought.

He was hacked to death by an unidentified mob of 6 people near his residence in Perambur, Chennai… pic.twitter.com/UxNGJArg6W

— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2024

BSP workers protest in Chennai

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) workers and supporters staged a road blockade in Chennai, protesting the tragic murder of Tamil Nadu BSP president Armstrong. The demonstrators are calling for the immediate arrest of the perpetrators. Police efforts are currently underway to locate and apprehend the suspects involved in this heinous crime.

Watch the video here:

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) workers and supporters block a road in Chennai as they protest against the murder of Tamil Nadu BSP president Armstrong

They are demanding immediate arrest of the accused. Armstrong was hacked to death by an unidentified mob of 6… https://t.co/gXaM31gUBL pic.twitter.com/FkMwCbryyY

— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2024