Coimbatore: A construction worker was found dead at Ondipudur here on Sunday night.
The deceased was identified as U Chithiraivel, 29, a native of Thanjavur. He was staying in a rented house at Vadakke Gounder Street at Ondipudur.
On Sunday night, his neighbours found him lying dead near his room and informed Singanallur police. The body was sent to Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital for postmortem.
A preliminary inquiry revealed that three people had visited his room in the day and heated arguments between them were heard by his neighbours.
Police suspect that the trio might have killed the construction worker and escaped. Further investigations are on.