Palakkad: A youth who was subjected to moral policing on Azheekal beach on Valentine's Day was found dead at Attappadi near here Thursday.

Aneesh, 23, a native of Attappadi, was found hanging from a tree on his house compound. He was working in a private firm in Ernakulam.

A gang had assaulted Aneesh and a girl on Azheekkal beach on Valentine's Day.

Five youths were arrested in the incident.