Gang murders two history sheeters in TN’s Kotturpuram

CHENNAI: Two history sheeters were hacked to death by an eight-member gang near Kotturpuram on Sunday night. Police suspect the killings were connected to a 2022 murder. Three special teams have been formed to nab the suspects.

According to the Kotturpuram police, the deceased have been identified as Arun Kumar (25) and his friend ‘Padappai’ Suresh (25). Arun had seven cases filed against him, while Suresh had six. The two became acquainted while serving time in prison, police said, adding that Suresh frequently visited Arun in Kotturpuram, and the two would often drink alcohol together.