Man dies after being kicked by neighbour

VADAKARA: A man died after being kicked by a neighbour during a verbal dispute. Chirakandi Nanu (65) from Shashimukku in Ayancheri's Tharopoyil. Malayil Vijesh (32), the man accused of murder was caught by the locals while trying to escape and handed over to the Vadakara police. The incident happened at 11.30 am on Sunday.

The verbal altercation was related to Vijesh pelting stones at the children in Nanu's house. Meanwhile, Nanu was kicked on the chest and stomach and became unconscious. He was taken to Vadakara District Hospital but could not be saved. After the inquest, the body was shifted to Kozhikode Medical College Hospital for post-mortem. Vadakara police registered a case. Nanu's wife: Leela. Children: Lijina, Liji, Lijith. In-laws: Chandran, Rajeev.