Mariaappan, who caused a flutter at the collectorate by his extreme act yesterday, was admitted to the Government Rajaji Hospital in a serious condition by police personnel present.
He died today without responding to treatment, police said.
Mariappan, a cook, had drinking habit and hence his family members did not divide the property in order to protect his interest. However he had insisted on dividing the property and was frustrated when his mother gave a complaint to the Police against him.