Lawyer arrested in Kerala for killing father, attacking mother
Alappuzha (Kerala) (PTI): A 30-year-old lawyer allegedly hacked his father to death and seriously injured his mother in this coastal district, police said on Monday.
The attack took place at around 9.30 pm on Sunday at their home in Kalarickal, within the Kanakakunnu police station limits.
The victim, Natarajan, 62, died from severe injuries. His wife, Sindhu, is being treated at a private hospital and remains in serious condition.
Police have taken their son, Advocate Navajith, into custody. Officers said he used a sharp-edged weapon in the attack.
According to police, the accused appeared incoherent during questioning and gave answers that did not connect with the questions put to him.
They suspect he may have been using drugs.
Police believe family disputes may have played a part in the attack.
They said Navajith's wife is pregnant and nearing her due date.
The family is financially well off, and the victim's two other children are doctors, police said.
Natarajan's body has been moved to the Government Medical College here for post-mortem examination.
Police have launched an investigation into the case.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Ahead of good Friday, SWR announces special train between Yesvantpur-Kannur via Mangaluru
Bengaluru: Ahead of the upcoming Good Friday festival weekend, the South Western Railway has announced a one-trip special train service between Yesvantpur Junction and Kannur via Mangaluru Junction.
According to an official released from the SWR, Train Number 06551 Yesvantpur–Kannur Express Special will depart Yesvantpur at 11.50 am on April 2 and is scheduled to arrive Kannur at 3.00 am on April 3.
In the return direction, Train Number 06552 Kannur–Yesvantpur Express Special will leave Kannur at 8.45 am on April 3 and reach Yesvantpur at 9.30 pm the same day.
The special train will halt at Kunigal, Channarayapatna, Hassan, Sakleshpura, Subrahmanya Road, Kabaka Puttur, Bantawala, Mangaluru Junction, Kasaragod, Kanhangad and Payyannur.
The train composition will have two AC two-tier coaches, six AC three-tier coaches, seven sleeper class coaches, four general second class coaches.
