Coimbatore: The Negamam police have arrested a 34-year-old Kinathukadavu resident for killing a 50-year-old farm worker.
Police identified the deceased as P Muthu of Kullandi Thottam at Valasupalayam near Kinathukadavu. “He was a farm worker. An alcohol addict, Muthu used to have alcohol with Valasupalayam-based K Ramkumar, 24, a tractor driver. Ramkumar used to spent time with Muthu and stopped going for work, much to the chagrin of his elder brother K Kunjan of JJ Nagar of Valasupalayam near Kinathukadavu,” a police officer said.
When Ramkumar and Muthu were having liquor at Kullandi Thottam at Valasupalayam on Tuesday around 7.30pm, Kunjan reached there and admonished Ramkumar. “When he started to beat Ramkumar, Muthu stopped him. An angry Kunjan attacked Muthu using a wooden log. Muthu suffered severe head injuries. Their neighbours rushed Muthu to the government hospital in Pollachi, where first aid was given. He was referred to the Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital (CMCH). However, Muthu died on the way to CMCH,” the officer added.
Inspector Vetrivelrajan registered a case against Kunjan under Section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code and arrested him on Wednesday. He was remanded in judicial custody. tnn