4 days ago
Kerala Man Allegedly Hacked to Death by Son
A 75-year-old fisherman named Kumaran was hurt at his home in Thoyakkavu.
Police allege that his son, Prajeesh, attacked him with a sharp weapon.
Neighbours heard a disturbance and took Kumaran to a hospital.
He later died from his injuries.
Police took Prajeesh into custody.
They are questioning him to learn why the attack happened.
Police suspect he may be addicted to drugs.
They also said he often quarrelled with his father.
A murder case has been registered.
A 75-year-old fisherman, identified as Kumaran, was allegedly attacked by his son Prajeesh in Thoyakkavu.
Police said the attack occurred after Kumaran returned home from fishing on Saturday afternoon.
Neighbours took Kumaran to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Police took Prajeesh into custody and are questioning him at Pavaratty police station.
A murder case was registered, while police are investigating the motive and suspect possible drug addiction and frequent quarrels.
- Who
- Kumaran, a 75-year-old fisherman, was allegedly attacked by his son Prajeesh.
- What
- Kumaran was allegedly attacked with a sharp weapon and later died in hospital.
- Where
- The incident took place at Thoyakkavu, under the Pavaratty police station limits in Thrissur.
- When
- The attack occurred on Saturday afternoon after Kumaran returned from fishing.
- Why
- Police are investigating the motive; they suspect possible drug addiction and frequent quarrels between the father and son.
Key facts
- Deceased
- Kumaran, a 75-year-old fisherman
- Accused
- His son, Prajeesh
- Location
- Thoyakkavu, Thrissur
- Incident timing
- Saturday afternoon
- Weapon
- A sharp weapon
- Police action
- Prajeesh was taken into custody
- Case status
- A murder case was registered; the motive remains under investigation
Sources
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