KOLLAM: A neighbor killed a youth inside his house in Kollam. The incident took place in Kannanalloor, Kollam around 3pm. Cherikonam native Santhosh (42) has been killed. His relative has also been stabbed. The neighbor Prakash was taken into custody by the police in the incident.

Prakash, a neighbor who came to Santhosh's house around 3 pm, stabbed him. A 17-year-old relative who witnessed the incident was stabbed while trying to stop him. The 17-year-old boy, who suffered serious injury on hand, is undergoing treatment at the district hospital.

Santhosh, who was stabbed, ran and reached the neighbor's house and collapsed. Locals and neighbors rushed him to the district hospital but he died.

Following the incident, the locals captured the accused and handed him over to the police. The reason for the attack is unclear. The police said that they have started an investigation into the incident