THIRUCHIRAPALLY: A Malayali youth was killed in a violent mob attack in Tamil Nadu. The incident occurred at Alloor in Thiruchirapally. Deepu (25), a resident of Malayinkeezhu in Thiruvananthapuram has died in the incident. Another Malayali Aravindan who was with him was also attacked by the violent mob. Police said that Aravindan was taken into custody and the mob attack happened on a suspected forgery attempt.

The people took the duo under custody alleging that they tried to get into a locked home by destroying its main door, following which they were attacked. They were taken to the hospital following police intervention. Deepu died on the way to the hospital and authorities said that condition of Aravindan is not critical and he is getting well.

Meanwhile, police have not confirmed whether the duo was involved in forgery bid. Even though police have taken into custody certain people who beat them up, police have not registered any case on them. Police say that it was a mob attack and the purpose for the duo’s visit to Allor will be investigated.