THRISSUR: A father killed his differently-abled son by setting him on fire. The incident took place in Pattikkara near Thrissur's Kechery. The deceased is 23-year-old Fahad, who was killed by his father Sulaiman. Fahad was immediately rushed to Thrissur Medical College Hospital but could not be saved. Sulaiman has been arrested by the police.

Sulaiman admitted during interrogation that he committed the brutal crime to get rid of him. Sulaiman is also mentally challenged. He was also burnt during the incident. Police have admitted Sulaiman to Thrissur Medical College Hospital.