Relatives beat to death 55-year man for having affair with teenage girl

8 August 2023 07:49 am Views - 5370

At least six suspects have been arrested after they tied a 55-year-old man to a tree and assaulted him to death at Uduvil in Chunnakam for having an affair with a 19-year-old girl.

Police said officers of the Chunnakam police rushed to the scene following information and the person who was tied to a tree and attacked was freed and admitted to Thelippalai Hospital, where he died while receiving treatment. 
 
Investigations revealed that the deceased was having a romantic relationship with a 19-year-old girl who is a resident in the same area.

Police said the assault was by a group of the girl's party who was offended by it. 

The suspects also assaulted the girl and she is currently undergoing treatment at the Thelippalai Hospital.

The arrested suspects are aged 23, 24, 38, 46 and 48 and are residents of the Chunnakam area. (Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)