One person was killed on Wednesday allegedly by a group of people near Tallakulam police station here.
According to P Manivannan, Deputy Commissioner, the victim, identified as Ajith, was killed by a group of seven people.
The body has been sent for the post mortem examination to the Madurai Government Rajaji Hospital.
Further investigations into the matter are underway.
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