Man murders nephew over property dispute
A man named Muthukalai was murdered by his nephew and another individual following a property dispute in a village. The victim succumbed to his injuries at a medical college hospital, and police are currently searching for the suspects.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing issues regarding violent crime and property-related disputes in rural regions.
When Muthukalai was standing near a supermarket in the village on Friday, Thomas Pandian and his brother-in-law Ajith Kumar, 28, of Veeranam allegedly hacked him with sharp weapons.
With grievous cut injuries, Muthukalai was admitted to Tirunelveli Medical College Hospital, where he died later.
Efforts were on to arrest Thomas Pandian and Ajith Kumar, the police said.
Published - October 09, 2026 08:36 pm IST
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