Kota (Raj), Feb 25 (PTI) A man in his late twenties was allegedly thrashed to death on Friday evening here by a group of people who attacked him over an old enmity, police said.

The incident took place in Sabarmati colony under Kaithunipole police station limits, they said.

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The victim, Vikky Valmiki, was attacked with iron pipe by four-five youths who fled the spot after the incident, the police said.

Vikky was immediately taken to hospital, where he was declared brought dead, they said.

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Past enmity between the victim and the accused is initially reported to be the reason behind the attack, they said.

The body was placed in the mortuary for post-mortem and further investigation into the matter is underway.

The city control room received the information on fatal attack over the youth at 7 pm, following which a police team rushed to the spot.

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