Lorry driver killed; police hunt for duo
Local police in Madurai are investigating three separate incidents, including two murders and a fatal road accident involving college students. Authorities have made arrests in one murder case while continuing to search for suspects in the other two incidents.
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These reports highlight ongoing public safety and law enforcement challenges within the Madurai region.
MADURAI A 50-year-old man identified as Kandasamy, a lorry driver, was murdered by a two-member armed gang on Thursday night. Melur police said that Kandasamy, who lived in Kailampatti village near Melavalavu, was fast asleep in his house. At around 11 p.m., it is said two persons barged into his house and attacked him with deadly weapons. Though, he attempted to escape, he was forcibly caught and fatally assaulted. Melavalavu police sent the body to Melur Government Hospital. A hunt is on to nab the two suspects. Preliminary inquiries revealed that Kandasamy had a rift between his first wife’s son and other relatives over a property share within the family.
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