31-year-old hacked to death in Echchankulam

31-year-old hacked to death in Echchankulam

January 24, 2025   11:16 am

A 31-year-old youth was reportedly hacked to death with a sharp weapon in the Sundarapuram area of the Echchankulam police division.

Police stated that the murder had taken place after a dispute between the deceased and another person early this morning (24), which escalated into an attack with a sharp weapon.

The deceased was a 31-year-old resident of the Sundarapuram area.

The 30-year-old suspect who committed the murder has been arrested, along with the sword used in the crime.

Echchankulam Police is conducting further investigations into the incident.

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