Man held in Vellore for death of migrant worker

A 51-year-old landlord in Vellore, India, has been arrested for the murder of a migrant worker from West Bengal. The victim was beaten to death after being falsely accused of theft.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding migrant labor and vigilante violence in regional India.
A 51-year-old landlord was arrested by Vellore North police on Saturday for reportedly beating a migrant worker, who was mistaken for a thief, to death a few days ago.
Factual reporting of a criminal case based on police statements.
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