PALAKKAD: A man committed suicide after killing his son by slitting his throat in Vithanassery. Balakrishnan (65) of Nadakkavu, hanged himself after killing his son Mukundan (39). Both were found dead by the local residents Friday morning.

Only Balakrishnan and his son were at home. Mukundan is a bachelor. Balakrishnan was taking care of his son who was a chronic diabetic. His wife died years ago.