Two set ablaze will be cremated today, accused who attempted suicide is in critical condition

THRISSUR: The two set ablaze by a man will be cremated today. The bodies kept in Thrissur Medical College will be handed over to their relatives after the post-mortem.

Johnson of Mannuthi Chirakkakode set his son Joji (38) and grandson Tendulkar (12) on fire after dousing petrol. The incident happened Wednesday night. Joji and his son, who were in a serious condition and were undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kochi, died yesterday morning at 11.

Joji’s wife Liji (32), a temporary employee of Agricultural University, also sustained serious burns in the attack. She is undergoing treatment in the hospital in Kochi. Johnson poured petrol in their room through the window and set them ablaze after locking his wife Sarah in her room. Two cans were recovered from the place. He also sustained burns in the attack. He later consumed poison. He is also in a critical condition. Their neighbours said there were regular fights between the father and son.