Former DMK functionary hacked to death by armed gang near Tirumangalam
A former DMK functionary was murdered by an armed gang in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday night. Police are investigating the incident, suspecting a dispute over earth transportation as the motive.
Why it matters
The incident highlights local political violence and criminal activity in the region, prompting police intervention.
A former DMK functionary R. Kalanithi, 35, from Kurayur was hacked to death by an unidentified armed gang on Kalligudi-Kurayur Road on Tuesday night. Police have picked up a few suspects in this connection.
The report is a straightforward account of a criminal event based on police statements.
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