Arcot, July 30 -- Police have arrested another accused in connection with the daylight hacking of a youth in Tamil Nadu's Ranipet district, while the victim continues to remain in critical condition.

Mani, who was chased and hacked by a group in broad daylight on Vellore Main Road in Arcot, is undergoing intensive care at a private hospital. Doctors said his condition remains critical.

Following the incident, Arakkadu Police arrested Kathirvel, who allegedly assisted the prime accused, Karthik, in the attempted murder. Police said a case has been registered against the accused under four sections of the law. Kathirvel has been remanded to judicial custody and lodged in Vellore Central Prison.

The incident has sparked fear among residen...