KOCHI: The police on Monday night clarified that the youth, who committed suicide by slitting his throat on a busy road in Kaloor, had hacked his friend before committing suicide. The deceased has been identified as Christopher, a native of Thoppumpady. Christopher committed suicide by slitting his throat after hacking his friend. Although Christopher was rushed to the hospital by traders and police, he could not be saved. His friend is undergoing treatment at the Ernakulam General Hospital. The police are investigating the reason for the attack.
Christopher committed suicide in front of a shop near Desabhimani Junction at around 5:00 pm. CCTV footage shows the youth approaching the road and committing suicide