SIVAGANGA: An Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) functionary was hacked to death by an unidentified gang in the district Sunday, police said.
Saravanan, AMMK's Manamadurai West Union secretary was murdered when he was on his morning walk here, they said adding the motive behind the crime was not known immediately.
Meanwhile, several party cadres staged a demonstration near the government hospital demanding the arrest of those involved in the murder and refused to accept the body.
District Superintendent of Police Jayachandran held talks with the protesters and assured to take action following which they dispersed.