Kasargod : Kasargod town observed a virtual bundh with buses  remaining off roads and shops closed, after a teenager was murdered by two bike bound assailants on July 7, Sunday morning.

The deceased is Sabith (18). The incident took place at Nullipady JP colony when Sabith along with his friend Rayees was on way to Meepuguri. He was attacked with sharp weapons. Rayees however escaped unhurt. Though  Sabith was immediately taken to the hospital, he could not be saved.

It is learnt, Sabith worked in a shop at Benzer Junction.

Tension soon gripped the town and security has been tightened. Additional police forces have also been deployed.

Police do not rule this out as a revenge killing. Investigations are in progress.