CHENNAI: A soldier died after being beaten up by a DMK leader and his gang following an argument. The incident took place on February 8 in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu. Prabhakaran (33) was killed in the attack.

A verbal argument between Prabhakaran and DMK councillor Chinnasamy over washing clothes in a water tank near the house resulted in the murder. Following the argument, Chinnasamy gathered nine men and attacked Prabhakaran and his brother Prabhu at night. Prabhakaran was seriously injured in the attack and died on Tuesday.

Six people including Chinnasamy's son Rajapandi were arrested on the complaint filed by Prabhu. The police arrested Chinnasamy and others who absconded following the incident yesterday