A man murdered his wife, four-year-old son and then tried to end his life in Keralam’s Thrissur

A man allegedly killed his wife and four-and-a-half-year-old son before attempting to end his life at Vallappad in Kerala’s Thrissur early Thursday morning. The man, Vijesh of Thikkinniyeth, is in a critical condition.

The deceased have been identified as Vismaya and their son Daksh.

The incident came to light around 1.30am when Vismaya’s brother, hearing her scream, broke open the door and entered the house. Vijesh then allegedly took the child to another room and locked the door before killing him.

Vijesh was taken to Government Medical College Hospital, Thrissur, where he is undergoing treatment.

(suicide prevention helpline: Disha – 1056, 0471-2552056)

Published – 15 Oct 2026 09:59 IST