THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A retired ASI committed suicide after hacking his wife. The dead has been identified as Ponnan (75) staying near Thozhuvancode Temple in Vattiyoorkavu. His wife Leela (73) has been admitted at the medical college hospital with injuries on her head. Hospital authorities said that her injuries are not so serious. The incident happened Friday morning at 7 am.

After the marriage of their daughters, Ponnan and his wife were staying in the house. Ponnan hacked his wife with a knife on her head following a fight. Leela soon fell unconscious. It is suspected that he may have taken the drastic step thinking that she may have died.

A neighbour who reached their house informed the police. The neighbours soon rushed her to the hospital. A team led by Vattiyoorkavu circle inspector Deepu took further steps. The body of Ponnan will soon be shifted to the medical college hospital for post mortem.