November 15, 2016
A pappad dealer was stabbed to death by his relative at Kavundanpalayam here last night.
According to sources, the pappad dealer, Vijayakumar, had provided a job to his relative Vivek, who had recently moved to Coimbatore in search of a job.
It is learnt Vivek, an alcholic, last night demanded money from Vijayakumar to drink. When the latter refused, the duo got into an argument. In a fit of rage, Vivek stabbed Vijayakumar, killing him on the spot.
On information Thudiyalur police reached the spot and have launched a manhunt to nab Vivek who is at large. Investigations are on.