THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A man was hacked to death on Christmas night in Varkala. The dead is Shahjahan (60) of Thazhevettoor Charuvila House in Varkala. The police have taken Shakir of Thazhevettoor into custody in connection with the incident. The man was hacked to death for filing a complaint against the youths for using drugs.
Shahjahan had informed the police about a three-member gang using drugs near the Thazhevettoor church Tuesday afternoon. Police said the attack was due to enmity that broke out after that. Shahjahan, who suffered deep injuries was taken to the Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital, but his life could not be saved. A search is on for the other accused.