KALLAMBALAM: Police have arrested a man who attempted to kill his wife and daughter by mixing rat poison in the food. The arrested person is Puthusserimukku native Sulaiman (59).

Sulaiman mixed rat poison in the food cooked at home. His wife Razia (57) and daughter Nisha (27) ate the food without knowing this. After some time, they started showing physical discomfort and their relatives rushed them to Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital. After a detailed examination, the doctor expressed suspicion that the food was contaminated with rat poison. Sulaiman was arrested during the subsequent investigation conducted by the police.

The incident happened three days ago. Police said that the accused has confessed to the crime. The conditions of Razia and her daughter are satisfactory.

Neighbours said Sulaiman and his wife used to quarrel regularly. The police suspect that this may be the reason why Sulaiman poisoned the food. The sample of the food has been sent to the lab for testing. Sulaiman, who was produced in court, has been remanded.