The police have arrested Shankar, 53, for allegedly beating to death a 45-year-old man after suspecting him of theft in Vyasarpadi.On September 26, the police received information that Dosskumar had been found dead inside a motor room near a flyover. A team rushed to the spot, recovered the body, and sent it for a post-mortem examination. An investigation revealed that Dosskumar was employed at a private gas agency. However, he stopped going to work a few months ago, and became addicted to alcohol.Based on a complaint from the victim’s estranged wife, the Vyasarpadi police registered a case of unnatural death. The post-mortem report and inquiries indicated that Dosskumar had been assaulted. The case was subsequently altered to one of murder.After investigating, the police arrested Shankar, caretaker of the motor room where the body was found.Dosskumar had allegedly stolen and sold Shankar’s cutting machine. When Dosskumar came to the motor room again, Shankar, suspecting him of another theft, reportedly assaulted him. Dosskumar died on the spot, and Shankar fled the scene. Published - October 04, 2025 12:30 am IST