Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Kerala Lawyer Arrested for Hacking Father to Death
A 30-year-old lawyer named Navajith is in police custody for allegedly attacking his father and mother with a sharp weapon.
The attack happened late at night in their home in Kerala.
His father, Natarajan, died from his injuries, and his mother, Sindhu, is in the hospital in serious condition.
Navajith seemed confused when questioned by the police, and they think he might have been using drugs.
The family is well-off, and Navajith has two siblings who are doctors.
His wife is pregnant and close to her due date.
The police are investigating the case to find out more.
A 30-year-old lawyer, Advocate Navajith, allegedly hacked his father to death and seriously injured his mother in Kerala.
The attack occurred around 9:30 PM on Sunday at their home in Kalarickal.
The victim, Natarajan, 62, died from severe injuries, while his wife, Sindhu, is in serious condition in a private hospital.
Police have taken Navajith into custody, suspecting family disputes and possible drug use as motives.
The family is financially well-off, with Navajith's two other siblings being doctors.
- Who
- Advocate Navajith, 30, allegedly hacked his father, Natarajan, 62, to death and injured his mother, Sindhu.
- What
- A violent attack using a sharp-edged weapon.
- When
- Around 9:30 PM on Sunday.
- Where
- At their home in Kalarickal, within the Kanakakunnu police station limits, Kerala.
- Why
- Police suspect family disputes and possible drug use may have played a part in the attack.
- Victim
- Natarajan, 62
- Suspect
- Advocate Navajith, 30
- Location
- Kalarickal, Kanakakunnu police station limits
- Time of Attack
- 9:30 PM on Sunday
- Victim's Condition
- Deceased
- Mother's Condition
- Serious, hospitalized
- Suspect's Condition
- Incoherent, suspected drug use
- Family Background
- Financially well-off, two other children are doctors
