Man held for mother’s mysterious death

The Kadinamkulam police have taken a 59-year-old man into custody after his mother was found dead under mysterious circumstance in their house near Puthukurichy on Wednesday.

Published: 07th May 2021 06:13 AM  |   Last Updated: 07th May 2021 06:13 AM   |  A+A A-

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By Express News Service

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kadinamkulam police have taken a 59-year-old man into custody after his mother was found dead under mysterious circumstance in their house near Puthukurichy on Wednesday. The police said Reetha, 71, was found dead in her house and the needle of suspicion was pointed towards her son Thankachan who had a history of mental illness and was a alcoholic. The police said the neighbours had testified that Thankachan used to beat Reetha under the influence of alcohol. The police are questioning Thankachan and his arrest would be recorded soon.

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