Gangster Brutally Hacked To Death In Broad Daylight In Chennai 

Chennai: A 28-year man from Chennai who was to appear in the court for a hearing, was stabbed to death by a gang of men in broad daylight in the city on Wednesday.

Vijay Kumar(28), alias Viji, had eight pending cases - including attempt to murder - on his name at Kasimedu port police station. Viji appeared at Georgetown Court on Wednesday for a warrant recall in a criminal case. As he was informed that the case would be heard only in the afternoon, he went to a mess at Pavalakaran street to have his lunch.

While returning to the court, a gang of men stalked him and jumped on him from behind in broad daylight. As he was attacked and slashed mercilessly multiple times with sharp weapons, Vijay fell down on the ground and died.

Bystanders alerted Muthialpet police who reached the spot and took Viji to Stanley Hospital, but Viji was declared brought dead. The entire attack on Viji was captured by a CCTV camera based on which the police are trying to nab the culprits.