Trichy: A 44-year-old man was beaten to death by his elder brother near Periyamilaguparai in Trichy on Tuesday night, following a dispute over the collection of rent from their tenants.
Victim and Accused Identified
The deceased was identified as R Krishnamoorthy, a resident of Periyamilaguparai. According to police, Krishnamoorthy was unmarried. He and his elder brother R Palanisamy, 46, jointly owned a four-storeyed building. Palanisamy lived on the ground floor, and Krishnamoorthy on the first floor. They had leased out the remaining floors to tenants.
Dispute Over Rent Collection
A dispute had been brewing between the brothers over the collection and sharing of rent. On Tuesday around 9.30pm, an argument erupted between them. Palanisamy allegedly abused Krishnamoorthy and attacked him with a spade. Krishnamoorthy died on the spot due to the injuries sustained.
Arrest and Legal Proceedings
Sessions Court police arrested Palanisamy and recovered Krishnamoorthy's body. The body was sent to Trichy government hospital for postmortem. On Wednesday, a case was registered based on a complaint filed by Krishnamoorthy's sister Selvi. Palanisamy was produced before a magistrate and remanded in judicial custody.
This tragic incident highlights how financial disagreements can escalate into fatal violence within families. The police have urged residents to resolve disputes amicably and seek legal mediation if necessary.
