A 36-year-old power loom worker was beaten to death by two persons in the city here on Friday.
The body of Thangavel of Ponammapet, with hands tied, was found in a public toilet in Seelavari Lake on Veeranam Main Road on Friday morning. Inquiries revealed that he was married and has two children.
Two days ago, Thangavel in an inebriated condition assualted Karthick (24). On Thursday night, Karthick along with his friend Mariappan (22) beat Thangavel to death. The two were arrested. They were produced in the court and lodged at Salem Central Prison.