Malappuram: A guest worker was allegedly beaten to death over suspicion of theft at Kizhissery in the district on Saturday.
Rajesh Manji (36) from Bihar was confirmed dead in the morning. Police took nine persons into custody in connection with the alleged killing.
The accused reportedly confessed to assaulting Manji for almost two hours after tying him up.
Initially, the accused claimed that Manji died after falling off the terrace of a building. However, the post-mortem revealed broken bones and bruises on Manji's body, possibly from assault.
A special team has been formed to probe the case. The Kondotty police is expected to record arrests of the accused on Sunday.