KOTTAYAM: A middle-aged man was stoned to death by his neighbour in Kottayam. The deceased has been identified as Sabu(53), a native of Mundakkayam.

The incident occurred on Saturday evening when Sabu was returning to his house after work. According to police, it was Sabu's neighbour Biju who threw a stone at Sabu without any provocation. Biju managed to escape from the scene right after Sabu fell on the road. Though Sabu was rushed to the hospital, he soon succumbed to his injuries. Sabu is survived by wife Bindu, daughters Aleena and Anumol. Police are currently searching for Biju.