Youth found dead in relative’s house; body was lying in pool of blood

PATHANAMTHITTA: A youth was found dead in his relative’s house. He has been identified as Joby of Ranni Pengottukadavu Road. He was found dead at his relative Reji’s house in Vadasserikkara. He has been taken into custody.

Reports said the body was found lying in a pool of blood. There were injuries all over his body. Joby reached Reji’s house to attend his relative’s last rites. Reji was staying alone in the house. Initial reports said a dispute that broke out while consuming liquor may have led to the murder.