When things took a turn for the worse, passers-by stepped in to stop the altercation, consoled Govindarajan and urged him to go home. "On his way home, Govindarajan stopped at the local GH (general hospital) to get himself checked, following the scuffle. His daughter accompanied him while he was checked for minor injuries," DSP Kamarajar told The Quint.

After going home, at around 9 pm he ate some idlis for dinner and then retired in his room. Around 45 minutes later, Govindarajan’s family members found that he had passed away, DSP Kamarajar said.

Following Govindarajan’s death, the police arrested Gopinath on Sunday on suspicion of murder. He is currently under judicial remand as a probe is underway, the DSP added.