A 21-year-old native of Iringol near Perumbavoor reportedly ended his life after hacking a 19-year-old woman at her house at Rayamangalam on Tuesday.
A nursing student, Alka Anna Binu of Muringambilil house, Rayamangalam, sustained serious injuries on her neck and head, and she was admitted to a hospital near Aluva. Her condition remains critical, according to the hospital authorities.
The accused, Basil of Mukalamcheri, who was found dead at his house after the incident, reportedly attacked Alka for allegedly ending her relationship with him. Alka’s grandparents Ouseph and Chinnamma also sustained injuries while trying to save her from the assailant. They were admitted to a hospital at Perumbavoor, according to the police. While Mr. Ouseph sustained injuries on his face, his wife suffered a head injury. Their condition remains stable, according to the hospital.
