THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A young man was stabbed to death this morning. The victim, Shibili, a resident of Beemapally, was reportedly killed by a 22-year-old named Hijaz, with whom he was acquainted.

Initial reports suggest that the murder was driven by past enmity between the two. Before the incident, Hijaz and Shibili were involved in a heated verbal argument. The attack occurred in an alley near Beemapally, where Shibili was stabbed. Despite being rushed to the general hospital, his life could not be saved.

Authorities have launched a manhunt for Hijaz, who fled the scene and remains at large. Police sources reveal that Shibili was on their rowdy list and had been implicated in several theft cases.