PATTAMBI: In a ghastly incident, a man stabbed his wife to death in Kizhayur on Monday. It was Kizhayur native Sajeev(35) who killed his wife Athira(30) in another such gruesome murder reported in Kerala. Sanjeev also tried stabbing his mother and daughter. Later he attempted suicide but was saved by locals. Sajeev's mother Sarojini (60) and daughter Ashwana (10) suffered injuries. After stabbing the three, Sajeev stabbed himself in the neck.

The incident happened on Monday at 8 a.m. The locals hearing the commotion rushed to the place and shifted all four to the Hospital in Perinthalmanna. Athira died while undergoing treatment in the hospital at 8 p.m. on Monday. The reason behind the horrendous crime is yet to be known. Sajeev, very recently went to Mysore as a part of a vacation trip and was seen jubilant. However, on his return from the trip, he started showing odd behaviour and was often incensed with his family.

The Pattambi police have started an investigation into the incident. The house has also been guarded by the police.