The incident unfolded around 3:15 p.m. near the Odaiyakulam panchayat office, where Aruchamy and Murugan engaged in a verbal altercation that escalated into violence.
According to preliminary police investigations, the dispute stemmed from a long‑standing civil disagreement between Aruchamy and another resident, Rajendran, over a 10‑foot vacant space situated between their houses. Murugan is alleged to have intervened on Rajendran’s side, prompting the confrontation.
During the clash, Aruchamy used a sharp instrument to sever Murugan’s right arm. Emergency services rushed Murugan to Coimbatore Medical College Hospital for immediate treatment.
Anaimalai police arrived at the scene shortly after the attack, secured Aruchamy and placed him in custody. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities seek to determine the full circumstances surrounding the assault.
The case highlights the potential for property disputes in rural Tamil Nadu to turn violent, prompting local officials to call for stronger mediation mechanisms to prevent similar incidents.