A 24-year-old anti-social element was found dead with cut injuries near the Cholavaram lake early on Monday.
According to the police, Diwakar was a resident of Vyasarpadi, B. V. Colony, and had multiple cases against him. He left home on Sunday evening and did not return.
The next day, people who went to fish in the lake spotted the body and alerted the police.
A case has been registered and further investigation is on.