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The father sustained severe injuries and is fighting for life in coma. Accused son was taken into police custody after three hours of high-voltage drama.
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High-voltage drama unfolded in Kerala’s Thrissur after a son attacked his father with a sharp object and then locked himself inside the house for hours, threatening to commit suicide. After three hours of negotiation, police were able to take the man into custody. As per the reports, an altercation occurred between a father and son over property papers on Saturday. As the conversation escalated, the man allegedly attacked his father with a machete.
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As per the local reports, the incident took place at the rented accommodation of the accused son, Vishnu, at around 1:30 am. The victim father, Shivan, an auto driver, reached his son’s house along with his wife to discuss matters related to property papers.
The conversation escalated after Vishnu allegedly said he had thrown the papers into a well. The heated exchange turned violent, and Vishnu allegedly attacked his father with a sharp object.
Reportedly, he first attacked Shivan in the kitchen and then chased him outside the house and attacked again. The elderly man got brutally injured and is currently in a coma.
Victim’s wife and other relatives saved him from his son and alarmed the police. Drama unfolded after the police arrived, as the accused son locked himself with a weapon on the first floor of the house.
He threatened to kill himself by pointing a knife at his neck. The man finally caved in after three hours of negotiations. He was taken into custody at around 5:30 pm.
As per the reports, the locals alleged that Vishnu used to perform strange rituals and occult practices. He was living estranged from his parents. Police shifted him to Thrissur Medical College for examination.
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October 05, 2025, 07:33 IST
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