KOCHI: Police have arrested six persons, including a policeman, in the case of beating to death an auto driver. DCP Aishwarya Dongre said a dispute over some financial dispute led to the murder. Krishna Kumar (32), an auto driver was beaten to death on Tuesday morning.

The arrested have been identified as Bijoy (35), Faisal Mon (39), Ubaid (25), Ansal (26), Faizal (40) and Subeesh (38). Bijoy is a CPO of Ernakulam AR camp. More people are likely to be arrested in connection with the incident.

The incident took place by around 1.30 am at a desolate riverbank in Kunnumpuram near Amrita Hospital. According to the police, the culprits summoned Krishna Kumar to their place. Krishna Kumar had some financial dealings with one among them. A dispute broke out and the culprits murdered him using an iron rod.

The case is being investigated under the leadership of Ernakulam Central ACP K Lalji. The body was brought home at 7.30 pm after postmortem at Kalamassery Medical College. The funeral took place at Cheranelloor Vishnupuram Cemetery.