PALAKKAD: Four members of a family were hacked in an attack following a family quarrel. The incident took place at Kottayi in Palakkad at around 2 in the morning. The injured have been identified as Chulanur natives Mani, Susheela, Indrajith and Reshma.

The injured were admitted to Thrissur Medical College. Mani, Susheela and Indrajith are in critical condition. Kottayi police said that the attack took place following a family dispute. The accused, a relative of the injured people, is absconding. Police are investigating to find him.