Hosur sources have stated that following the murder of the district secretary of Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Monday night, Hosur has come to a near standstill on Tuesday, as shops has downed their shutters fearing violence.
It was stated that the district secretary of VHP, Suri alias Suresh (40), was hacked dead by four hooded assailants here in Nehru Nagar on Monday night and the victim was heading home after closing up his real estate office, when he was reportedly chased by four men in two motorcycles and Suri was hacked to death on the spot.
Sources have added that following the incident, over 500 police personnel were brought in from Salem, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri during the night, pre-empting trouble on Tuesday and around forenoon, the body was handed over to the family after post-mortem at the government hospital here.
The Hosur bus stand that had buzzed with activity even during the inter-State impasse last fortnight, has wore a desolate look and the VHP State leadership has taken part in the funeral procession and the victim Suresh was involved in real estate and cable TV business.
