Retired sub-collector hacked to death by his relative

An 87-year old retired Deputy Collector was allegedly hacked to death by his relative in his house in Pollachi today.

Mayilsamy was staying alone in the house in Mahalingapuram and a relative, who was there had reportedly quarreled with him this morning, police said.

The relative allegedly took a sickle and attacked Mayilsamy, who died on the spot.