THRISSUR: A youth was beaten to death with a hockey stick at Kodannur in the district. The dead is Manu, a native of Venginissery Sivapuram. The body was found abandoned on the roadside.

A dispute broke out between Manu and three others on Sunday evening. There were heated exchanges between Manu and others identified as Pranav, Ashik and Manikandan of Venginissery. The body of Manu was found in the place where the dispute broke out.

Soon after the dispute, Manu had come to Kodannur area to give his bike. The three who were there in the area jointly attacked Manu. The attack happened at midnight in the middle of the road. Manu was beaten with a hockey stick. Manu, who fell unconscious was not taken to the hospital and died on the spot itself.

Manu and the three had had an argument earlier at the bar and elsewhere. It is reported that the dispute was a continuation of that.

Manikandan is an accused in two murder cases. Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) (KAAPA) Act was imposed on him and had deported him. After this, he had committed one more murder. Cherpu police is investigating the incident. Many including Irinjalakuda DySP and others reached the spot and inspected the area.