MADURAI: A newly-wed couple were allegedly murdered by an armed gang in Thoothukudi on Thursday evening. The murdered victims have been identified as Mari Selvam (22), who worked in a private shipping company and resided at Murugesan Nagar, and his wife Karthika (21) of Thiru Vi Ka Nagar.

The incident occurred in a house at Thiru Vi Ka Nagar at around 5.30 pm. The gang of about five unidentified men hacked the couple to death and fled the scene, sources said. On being alerted, the SIPCOT police inspected the scene of crime and held enquiries, which revealed that the young couple got married on October 30, against the wishes of the bride’s family.

However, both the victims belonged to the same caste. Based on a complaint, a case was filed and investigation is underway to nab the accused, sources said.