Police also detained a juvenile in connection with the murder. Umar of Settithottam neighbourhood in Saidapet had gone to attend the 16th day rites of his friend, who had died by suicide.

While he was near Santhosh’s house, an argument broke out between him and another youth over the gaana music performed.

It turned violent when a group of youths started attacking Umar with weapons. They fled the scene.

Onlookers admitted him to a hospital, where he died.