The South India times (Chennai): A 38-year-old man was attacked by a gang and hacked to death in Tiruvallur district on Monday night. Police said they have secured three persons in connection with the murder. The deceased has been identified as K Mohan, 38, a resident of JJ Nagar, Tiruttani. Police said he runs a petty shop near Tiruttani bus stand. On Monday, he was returning home on his bike when he was intercepted by a gang. Sensing danger, Mohan attempted to escape but was hacked to death by the assailants, police said.