Man murdered in fishing hamlet in Puducherry

He was attacked by a group with lethal weapons while returning home on his motorbike after a morning walk, police said

Published - December 08, 2019 09:16 am IST - PUDUCHERRY

A 50-year-old man was found murdered in the fishing hamlet of Kuruchikuppam on Sunday morning.

Police identified the deceased as Lokanathan. He was attacked by a group with lethal weapons while returning home on his motorbike after a morning walk, police said.

He died on the spot due to the deep cut injuries sustained on his head.

Superintendent of Police C. Maran said a team had been formed to nab the culprits.

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