Chennai: A man was hacked to death at Vyasarpadi by a six-member gang last night. He died at Government Stanely Hospital close to midnight.
The victim was identified as Gokulnath alias Gokulraj (23), an auto driver. He lived with his wife Meena in Kalyanapuram, Vyasarpadi. She is seven months pregnant.
Gokul who is part of a street gang often got into fight with a rival group in the neighbourhood. Yesterday, Gokul was involved in a duel with one Rasaiyya who is from the rival gang. At night, while Gokul was walking alone at Desingapuram, a six-member gang waged an attack on him. He suffered grevious injuries to his head.
Police arrived at the spot after being informed by the public. Gokul was rushed to the hospital but could not be saved as he was hacked as many as eight times. Four persons were taken into custody in connection with the case.