A 45-year-old man was stabbed to death by another man following a quarrel at Therespuram Beach in Thoothukudi on Friday.
The deceased was identified as K. Palani, 45, a resident of Lourdammalpuram. He was allegedly stabbed by his friend G. Senthilvel, 32, of Therespuram.
Police said an argument broke out between both men while they were having a conversation at Therespuram beach area. In a fit of range Senthilvel allegedly took out the knife he had and stabbed Palani repeatedly. Palani sustained grievous injuries and died on the spot.
The Thoothukudi North Police rushed to spot, recovered Palani’s body and sent it for postmortem examination.
The police have registered a case and arrested Senthilvel. Further investigations are on.
Published - October 23, 2026 09:13 pm IST