THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A 30-year-old woman was stabbed to death at Kadinamkulam in the capital city. Athira (30) of Venjaramoodu was found dead inside her house Tuesday morning at around 11:30. Her husband is a priest in a temple near her house. He found his wife lying dead when he returned from the temple. He immediately informed the police.
Police said Athira was in a friendly relationship with a youth from Kochi, whom she met via Instagram. Reports said that he was found near the premises of her house for the past two days. The police suspect the hands of the youth in the murder. A search has been intensified for him. Her scooter is also missing.
Woman, son found dead in Kannur
A mother and son were found dead inside their house at Maloor in Kannur. The son may have killed his mother and then committed suicide. The two have been identified as Nirmala (62) of Nittarambu and Sumesh. The two were not seen outside the house for the past two days. ASHA workers who came to their house this morning felt suspicious and informed the police. Sumesh was found hanging in the bedroom.
A woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances at Kolencherry in Ernakulam this morning. She has been identified as Nisha (33) The police have arrested her husband. The body has been shifted to the hospital for postmortem.