8 months ago
Kerala Man Kills Parents-In-Law, Injures Son
A man named Muhammad Rafi allegedly stabbed his parents-in-law, Nazir and Suhara, to death and seriously injured his three-year-old son, Muhammad Ishan, in Kerala.
Rafi had been in a dispute with his wife over the custody of their son.
He forced his way into his parents-in-law's house late at night and committed the crime.
Neighbors noticed the injured child being rushed to the hospital and alerted the police.
Rafi fled the scene but was later caught by the police and local residents.
He is currently in custody, and the police are investigating the case.
There are suspicions that Rafi might have been under the influence of drugs during the attack.
Muhammad Rafi allegedly stabbed his parents-in-law, Nazir (78) and Suhara (70), to death and critically injured his three-year-old son, Muhammad Ishan.
The incident occurred around 11 pm on Sunday in Thottakara, Ottapalam, Kerala.
Rafi had been in a dispute with his wife over the custody of their son and forced his way into his parents-in-law's house.
Neighbors noticed the injured child being rushed to the hospital and alerted the police, who found the elderly couple dead.
Rafi fled the scene but was later caught by the police and local residents and is currently in custody.
- Who
- Muhammad Rafi, the son-in-law of Nazir and Suhara, and father of Muhammad Ishan
- What
- Murder of parents-in-law and attempted murder of son
- Where
- Thottakara, Ottapalam, Kerala
- When
- Around 11 pm on Sunday
- Why
- Family dispute over child custody
Key facts
- Victims
- Nazir (78) and Suhara (70)
- Location
- Thottakara, Ottapalam, Kerala
- Accused
- Muhammad Rafi
- Victim's Grandchild
- Muhammad Ishan (3)
- Incident Time
- Around 11 pm on Sunday
- Accused's Status
- In police custody
- Investigation Details
- Scientific investigation and blood test underway
- Child's Condition
- Out of danger, undergoing treatment
Quotes
Ajit Kumar
Palakkad District Police Chief
“We have learnt that he is an accused in some cases, including under the NDPS Act. After verifying the records, we will confirm the details.”
NDTV
“There are indications of drug abuse based on our interaction with him, but this needs to be scientifically verified.”
NDTV
