THIRUVALLA: A construction worker was beaten to death by his contractors here. Stephen, a native of Marthandam, was killed when he came for work in Kallupara. Police have registered a case against contractors Suresh and Albin Jose.

The incident took place at Suresh's house last night. Prior to this, Stephen has worked with Suresh and his wages were not paid he came to ask this at Suresh's house in Kallupara on Thursday. In the ensuing altercation, Stephen was brutally beaten. The accused themselves rushed Stephen to a private hospital in Kallupara. But by four in the morning, Stephen passed away.

The accused have not been arrested at present. They also suffered minor injuries. The accused will be taken to their house in Kallupara today and evidence will be taken. Arrests will be made after that. Steps are being taken to postmortem Stephen's body.