HARIPPAD: An elderly man, who was beaten following an argument related to an accident, has died. The incident took place in Harippad in Alappuzha. The deceased has been identified as Veeyapuram native TM Joseph (62).

Following the incident, the police took Veeyapuram Nandankeril Colony native Dayanandan into custody. The incident happened near the toddy shop in Karichal at around 7:30 pm. According to sources, Dayanandan hit Joseph after an argument broke out between them over not moving Joseph's cycle. Although Joseph was rushed to the hospital, he was soon declared dead. The body will be handed over to his relatives after post-mortem.