AMBALAPPUZHA: A youth was stabbed to death during a temple festival. The incident took place at the Paravoor Bhagavathikal Temple in Ambalapuzha. The deceased has been identified as Athul (26), son of Salim Kumar from fourth ward of Punnapra North panchayat.

The conflict that occurred during a folk song program which was held as part of the festival resulted in the murder. The police have launched a search to nab the accused Sreekuttan.