Tamil Nadu

Son-in-law killed by gang in case of 'mistaken identity'

In a case of possible mistaken identity, an assistant professor of a private engineering college was hacked to death by a gang, which was targeting his realtor father-in-law, at his home at a nearby town today.

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Published:26th Feb, 2018 at 10:29 PM

Thirunelveli

The father in-law had allegedly encroached on some land.

Police said the elderly man suffered minor injuries and was discharged from hospital after first aid.

They said the gang entered the home at Palyamkottai this morning,hurled country bombs and sprinkled chilli powder and attacked Senthil Kumar and his father-in-law with sickles.

While the father-in-law escaped with minor injuries, Senthil Kumar suffered serious cut injuries and died at Palayamkottai government hospital without responding to treatment, police said.

They said a special team had been formed to nab the gang.

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Son-in-law killed by gang in case of 'mistaken identity'

In a case of possible mistaken identity, an assistant professor of a private engineering college was hacked to death by a gang, which was targeting his realtor father-in-law, at his home at a nearby town today.

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