KOCHI: A housewife was stabbed to death in Palluruthy. The deceased has been identified as Saraswathi, 61, of Palluruthy Vyasapuram colony. Her husband Dharman was also stabbed in the attack. Jayan, a native of Palluruthy, entered the house and killed Saraswati. Following this, the accused surrendered at the police station after the attack.

Jayan is said to have attacked in revenge for killing his wife. Madhu, the son of Dharman and Saraswathi, had killed Jayan's wife in 2014. Police say the feud led to the murder.

The attack took place around 2 pm on Sunday. Saraswathi died on the spot. Dharman has been admitted to Ernakulam General Hospital with serious injuries.

Madhu, who was in jail in connection with the murder of Jayan's wife, was recently released on parole. He returned to jail a few days ago.