ALAPPUZHA: An elderly woman, Prasanna (68) passed away in Veliyil, Punnapra Panchayath following an assault by a young man. The police apprehended Parampil Sudhiappan in connection with the incident.

The event occurred last Saturday at approximately 4:30 pm. Prasanna, the wife of the deceased Babu succumbed to injuries sustained during the altercation. The wife of accused, Sudhiappan commonly known as Sudhi had previously eloped with Vineesh, Prasanna's son about a month ago. Since then Sudhiappan frequently visited Vineesh's residence sparking confrontations.

The children reside with Sudhiappan. According to the accused, funds collected from local residents for his son's treatment were in his wife's account. He went to Vineesh's house to get these funds. However, an argument ensued leading to Sudhiappan striking Prasanna and Vineesh on the head with a rod he was carrying.

Sudhi also sustained minor injuries during the altercation. Upon receiving the information, the Punnapra police transported the three to the Alappuzha Medical College Hospital. The accused faces charges of murder and is also implicated in another murder case.