From correspondents in Tamil Nadu, India, 07:31 PM IST

A rag picker's charred body was discovered in a southwest suburb of the city Monday, the fourth mysterious murder in the city during the last six days setting off rumours of a psychopath on the killing spree.

Police commissioner R. Sekar, however, rejected the rumours of a psychopath being on the loose in the city. 'There are no common threads in the different murders or apparent similar motives. However, special teams have been formed to solve the crime,' he said.

Three other men were brutally killed by unidentified attacker or attackers over the past six days, triggering fears and rumours about a psychopath.

(Staff Writer, © IANS)