Police on Monday arrested a man in connection with the murder of an elderly couple at Thottakkara near Ottapalam.
Nalakath Naseer (63) and wife Zuhar (60) were attacked in their house on Sunday evening. Their stepdaughter Sulfiyath’s four-year-old son was seriously injured in the attack.
Sulfiyath’s husband Mohammed Rafi was arrested in connection with the murder. Sulfiyath and Rafi became estranged and engaged in a legal battle over the custody of their son. Rafi arrived at their house around midnight on Sunday and attacked Sulfiyath. Her foster parents were attacked when they tried to save Sulfiyath and her son.
The child was admitted to the hospital. His condition was also critical on Monday. Rafi tried to cut his wrist and run away from the scene when he saw the police. He was picked up from a nearby cemetery on Monday morning.
Published – 19 Jan 2026 20:20 IST
