Archive · 30 Oct 2025
Kerala Man Sentenced to Death for Arson Murder of Son's Family
A man in Kerala named Hameed has been sentenced to death.
He killed his son, daughter-in-law, and two young granddaughters by setting their house on fire.
This happened because of a disagreement over property.
On the night of the murders, Hameed made sure the family couldn't escape by cutting off the electricity and locking their room.
He then threw burning bottles into the room.
Even when neighbors tried to help, he stopped them.
The fire destroyed the house, and sadly, the whole family inside perished.
The police investigated quickly and arrested Hameed.
A Kerala man, Cheenikuzhi Aliyakunnel Hameed, has been sentenced to death by an additional sessions court.
Hameed was found guilty of murdering his son, daughter-in-law, and two teenage granddaughters in 2022.
The family died when Hameed set their house on fire following a property dispute.
He took steps to prevent their escape, including cutting electricity and locking their room before starting the fire.
The investigation was completed rapidly, with a 900-page chargesheet filed within 80 days.
- Who
- Cheenikuzhi Aliyakunnel Hameed
- What
- Sentenced to death for murdering his son, daughter-in-law, and two teenage granddaughters by setting their house on fire.
- When
- The murders occurred on March 19, 2022. The sentencing occurred on Thursday.
- Where
- Cheenikuzhy, Idukki district, Kerala.
- Why
- A property dispute.
- Convicted
- Cheenikuzhi Aliyakunnel Hameed
- Victims
- Son, daughter-in-law, and two granddaughters
- Date of Incident
- March 19, 2022
- Location
- Cheenikuzhy, Idukki district, Kerala
- Motive
- Property dispute
- Verdict Date
- Thursday (Article date)