Father hacks inebriated son to death in Vadakkencherry

VADAKKENCHERRY: A father killed his inebriated son, reportedly enraged by the latter’s alcoholism at Paruvasseri in Kannambra. Basil (36) the victim was hacked to death by his father Mathai (58) of Kunnangadu Mannam Parambu House in Paruvasseri. Mathai hacked his son to death following a family dispute. The incident happened last night. Police said the victim was addicted to alcohol and a dispute broke out between the two and in a fit of rage, he hacked his son to death.

Mathai informed his friend about the incident at 1 am Wednesday morning. His friend came home and saw Basil lying in a pool of blood and informed the police. The police arrested Mathai later.