Man in custody for hacking three of family including wife in Kollam

KOLLAM: Three of a family were hacked at Sakthikulangara in Kollam. Ramani of Sakthikulangara, her sister Suhasini and her son Sooraj were hacked. The accused is Ramani's husband Appukuttan. The police have taken him into custody. The police said family issues led to the attack.

The incident happened at Ramani's house Thursday morning around 8:30. Ramani and Appukuttan live in this house in Shakthikulangara. There were issues between the two. Ramani suffered serious head injuries.

Ramani was first admitted to the district hospital and as her injuries were serious, she was shifted to Thiruvananthapuram Medical College. Suhasini and Sooraj are undergoing treatment at the Kollam District Hospital. The accused is being questioned in detail. Appukuttan is a fisherman.