ALAPPUZHA: A coir factory employee was found dead at his home under mysterious circumstances. He has been identified as Suresh Kumar (54) of Alappuzha Kalath Thadikkal House. His son Nikhil (30) is missing. Nikhil’s mother Minimol told police that a verbal dispute broke out between the father and son last night.

Minimol injured her leg after falling on the steps and is in bed with a plaster cast. Not seeing Suresh in the morning, Minimol went to his room and found him lying dead. The neighbours came rushing hearing her noise.

Nikhil's marriage is scheduled to be held on August 28. Last night both were talking about the money taken for marriage purpose. Nikhil is an employee of a cable company in the city. A police team led by North Police House Station Officer Rajesh and fingerprint experts had reached the spot. The police said the cause of death will be known only after the post-mortem.