Gang murders farmer in Ariyalur district

A 45-year-old farmer was murdered by an armed gang on Poondi-Angiyanoor Road in Ariyalur district on Tuesday.

K. Vishwanathan, 45, of Korathakudi was riding a motorcycle to Ariyalur from his village when a suspected four-member gang intercepted and murdered him.

Police said the murder could have been the result of a dispute relating to construction of a temple in the village and donations received for the purpose. The body was sent to Ariyalur Government Hospital for post mortem. Keezhapalur police are investigating.

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