Fri May 30 16:01:31 UTC 2025: ## Summary:
A history sheeter, P. Ashok Kumar, was murdered in Kilikoodu, Tiruchi on Thursday night. The murder is suspected to be linked to the 2022 murder of Prakash, for which Ashok Kumar was an accused. A recent kabaddi match organized in Prakash’s memory led to an argument between Ashok Kumar and Ponnusamy, whose sons helped organize the match. The argument escalated, and Ashok Kumar was attacked and killed. Police have detained five individuals in connection with the case.
## News Article:
**History Sheeter Murdered in Tiruchi; Suspects Detained**
**Tiruchi, May 30, 2025** – P. Ashok Kumar, 40, a known history sheeter from Kilikoodu, was murdered in the late hours of Thursday on the outskirts of Tiruchi. Police have confirmed the deceased was an accused in the 2022 murder of Prakash.
Sources indicate the murder is connected to a recent kabaddi match organized in memory of Prakash. Ashok Kumar, allegedly intoxicated and armed with a sword, reportedly engaged in a heated argument with Ponnusamy, whose sons were involved in organizing the match. The argument quickly escalated, leading to a group attack on Ashok Kumar with sharp weapons, resulting in his death at the scene.
Kollidam police have detained five individuals in connection with the murder. The investigation is ongoing.
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