In the Dindigul neighbourhood of the Madurai district in Tamil Nadu, a 62-year-old man was allegedly killed by his neighbour on Thursday for referring to their pet canine as a ‘dog’ fairly than by its actual identify, TOI reported.

According to the police, Nirmala Fatima Rani and her sons Daniel and Vincent of Ulagampattiarkottam within the Thadikombu police limits had repeatedly warned Rayappan, their relative and neighbour, to not discuss with their pet as a canine.

The sufferer had additionally given them directions to maintain the canine on a leash.

When Rayappan instructed his grandson Kelvin to cease the working water pump on their neighbouring farm on Thursday, the state of affairs reached a breaking level.

He instructed Kelvin to pack a stick as a result of the canine could be round. Daniel was livid when he heard this and struck Rayappan within the chest. Rayappan collapsed and died instantly.

Daniel and his household promptly left the realm. However, Nirmala and her boys had been captured by the police on Friday.