ALAPPUZHA: A youth killed his brother-in-law for constantly thrashing his sister. The incident happened last night at Arookutty in Alappuzha. The dead is Riyas (36) of Chakkalanikarth, 3rd ward in Arookutty panchayat. The police have taken Riyas' brother-in-law Arankassery Raneesh (36) of sixth ward in Arookutty panchayat and his father Nassar (60) into custody.

Riyas and Raneesha used to fight frequently. He used to thrash his wife regularly. The same thing happened last night also. Raneesh went to his friend Nibu's house in Chilambassery. Raneesh and Nassar, who came here, got into an argument while asking Riyas about the fight. Raneesh then beat his brother-in-law with a cricket stump. Nassar was also with him. Riyas challenged the two after the attack and this led to the murder.

Raneesh, who returned attacked Riyas and then stabbed him to death with the knife he had in his hand. Nibu was inside the house at the time of the incident. The man, who had a stroke, informed the locals and the police only after he reached the house.