CHENNAI: In a shocking incident, Puducherry BJP leader Senthil was killed by unidentified men by hurling bombs and hacking with machetes in the Union Territory's Villiyanur.

Senthil was an ex-Congress member who switched to BJP.

The reason for the killing is not yet clear. He is a politician and also a real estate businessman, initial probe reveals that this could 've either be caused due to political or business rivalry.

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