Security guard bludgeoned to death inside a closed factory in Cuddalore

Quick Summary

• A 26-year-old security guard, identified as V. Surya from Sangolikuppam, was found murdered at a closed factory in Cuddalore SIPCOT on tuesday.
• The victim’s face had been smashed with a stone.
• Surya had been working as a security guard at the factory for three years.
• Cuddalore new Town police recovered the body and sent it for post-mortem examination.
• A case has been registered; investigations are ongoing.

Indian Opinion Analysis
the murder of a security guard under violent circumstances raises concerns about safety and law enforcement around industrial areas, even if they are non-operational like in this instance. This incident may trigger calls for improved surveillance and accountability mechanisms in locations designated as factories or industries, notably those that remain closed but still employ workers like guards to maintain the premises. Further developments from police investigations will likely provide insight into whether this is an isolated crime or reflective of broader vulnerabilities tied to such settings.

Read more: Published – August 12, 2025 08:25 pm IST