An 80-year-old man was seriously injured in a stabbing incident at Puthuvypeen, allegedly by an individual angered over the man’s son’s decision to represent his wife in a domestic violence case. Authorities reported the incident on Friday, highlighting the escalation of conflict stemming from the legal representation. The victim is the father of the lawyer involved in the case, and police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Mohandas, whose son and daughter-in-law are lawyers, was attacked at his residence in Murikumpadam, Puthuvypeen, on Thursday evening, police said.
Mohandas, whose son and daughter-in-law are lawyers, was attacked at his residence in Murikumpadam, Puthuvypeen, on Thursday evening, police said. Njarackal police have registered a case of attempt to murder against two persons, identified as Velu and Vavakutty. The two fled the spot soon after the incident.
Mohandas’ son had decided to represent Velu’s wife in a domestic violence case against him, according to police. When Mohandas told them that his son was not at home, Velu allegedly threatened to kill him, police said. Police are questioning people close to the accused and making efforts to trace them, officials said.
