Madurai: A 17-year-old juvenile was arrested by Vasudevanallur police in Tenkasi district on Wednesday night after being charged with murder. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening to wreak revenge on Chelladurai (55), a BJP functionary. Financial transactions between Chelladurai and his neighbour Ayyappan (53) in Vasudevanallur created a rift. A quarrel erupted between them, which resulted in Chelladurai murdering Ayyappan. Irked over this, Ayyappan’s son, the juvenile offender, suddenly stabbed Chelladurai to death, sources said. Based on a complaint, Vasudevanallur police arrested the juvenile.

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