Kerala Man Fatally Stabs Neighbour For Refusing To Accept Him As Son-In-Law
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Despite being stabbed in the stomach, Thaha fled to the second floor, but Rashid followed and stabbed him again, causing severe abdominal wounds with intestines exposed
A tragic incident occurred in Thiruvananthapuram when a 67-year-old man was fatally stabbed by his neighbour at his home near the Government LP School in the district's Mangalapuram area. The Mangalapuram police have arrested Rashid, 31, in connection with the murder.
The violent altercation occurred around 2 pm on Wednesday. Rashid, armed with a knife, entered the elderly man, A Thaha's house with the intention to kill. Although Thaha's wife, Noor Jahan, attempted to intervene, Rashid pushed her aside and proceeded to stab Thaha. Despite being stabbed in the stomach, Thaha managed to flee to the second floor of the house, but Rashid pursued him and inflicted further injuries.
Thaha sustained severe abdominal wounds, with his intestines protruding from four stab sites. Despite efforts by relatives and locals to rush him to a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, Thaha succumbed to his injuries at around 1 am.
Following the attack, Rashid attempted to escape but was apprehended by local residents who handed him over to the Mangalapuram police. During interrogation, Rashid confessed that his motive was revenge because Thaha had refused to marry his daughter to him. Police said that Rashid had previously assaulted Thaha as well.
They further added that Thaha was due to embark on a Hajj pilgrimage with his wife on May 28.
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