Theni, Nov. 9 -- Special Sub-Inspector Senthilkumar (56), who was murdered in Theni, was cremated with full state honours and a 21-gun salute.

Senthilkumar was working as a clerk at the Office of the Assistant Superintendent of Police in Theni. He resided at Gandhi Nagar in Allinagaram with his family. His wife, Chandra, is a professor at a private college in Cumbum. The couple have two daughters, Varshini and Kavya.

After completing his duty, Senthilkumar was returning home on his two-wheeler. When he reached the Samatharmapuram area in Theni, he noticed a group of intoxicated youngsters blocking the road, bursting firecrackers and making reels.

Senthilkumar objected to their actions and asked them not to obstruct traffic, following w...