ANCHALUMMOODU: In a dramatic event, a youth was beaten to death by his friend in Kollam. The deceased has been identified as Thandekkad colony native Jose Marsal (35) who was killed by his friend Shivaprasanth. Following the incident, Shivaprasanth surrendered at the Anchalummoodu police station.

According to police, the incident happened around 10 pm on Wednesday after the two friends got drunk. While drinking, they quarrelled over Jose's sarcastic comment directed at Sivaprasanth's friendship with a physically challenged person. Though the two later left to their respective homes, Sivaprasanth was so disturbed by the comment that he decided to go back and confront Jose. After the initial exchange of words, Sivaprasanth beat Jose several times on his head before leaving. Though the injured Jose was immediately rushed to the hospital, he soon succumbed to his injuries.

Sivaprasanth will be presented before the court on Friday. Jose is survived by wife Sony and daughter Vismaya.