The deceased was identified as Thondankulangara-native Arun Kumar (Kannan, 32).

The deceased was identified as Thondankulangara-native Arun Kumar (Kannan, 32).

The deceased was identified as Thondankulangara-native Arun Kumar (Kannan, 32).

Alappuzha: A young man was killed in a country bomb explosion at Thondankulangara near Alappuzha on Thursday.

The deceased was identified as Kiliyamparambu Arun Kumar (Kannan), aged 32.

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According to Manorama News, Arun, who was part of a gang, was returning home after attacking a rival gang member, Rahul, in the evening.

While the police have said that he died after a country bomb in his possession exploded, Arun's relatives have alleged that rivals had hurled the bomb at him.

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He reportedly died on the road. The deceased leaves his wife Vineetha and daughter Avantika.