Sivaganga: An unidentified gang allegedly killed an AMMK functionary in the district on Sunday. Police said that the victim identified as Saravanan, AMMK's Manamadurai West Union secretary was murdered when he was on his morning walk. However, 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.