Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 5 (ANI): A history-sheeter was attacked and killed by a group of unidentified people at Poigaikaraipatti in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district, police said on Friday.

According to officials, the victim, identified as K Muruganandam (24), was ambushed near a chemical company in Madurai city around 3.30 pm on Thursday.

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Muruganandam was a listed criminal with over 10 cases pending against him at Appantirupathi police station. The attack took place as he was returning after attending a court hearing.

"He attended a hearing in a 2022 ganja case at a Special Court hearing NDPS cases in Madurai city on Thursday afternoon and was returning when he was attacked by unidentified assailants," officials said.

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Muruganandam succumbed to his injuries on the spot, they added.

The police have registered a case and an investigation is ongoing. (ANI)

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