Two men murdered in separate incidents - The HinduPublished - September 19, 2026 07:40 pm IST - MADURAIA 50-year-old man was murdered at Sappani Kovil Street near Madurai South Gate on Saturday.According to police, Saravana alias Sappani Saravanan, 50, a history sheeter, came out on bail recently.While he was having tea at an eatery on Solai Alagupuram Street, he was confronted by a group of five men with weapons.As he ran away from the group, he was chased by them for a few meters. When he fell on the ground, he was surrounded by the group and was continuously attacked by the gang with sharp weapons.Jaihindpuram police registered a case and further investigation is under way.In another incident in Melur, C. Chelladurai, 21, who was working in Coimbatore in a mechanical shop and recently returned to his house, was found dead with injuries on his head.On Saturday morning, he was found dead with injuries on his head in the ground backside of Melur Government Boys Higher Secondary School.Melur police who suspect it of murder have registered a case.Published - September 19, 2026 07:40 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }